What helps you to fall asleep quickly?

[luckypenguin]

My husband complains that I can't sleep for a long time and I disturb everyone. What can you advise me?

[WilsonFitbit]

Hello @luckypenguin. Welcome to the community forums! 

I'd like to share some tips that have worked for me. 😁 Poor sleep can have negative effects on many parts of your body and brain, including learning, memory, mood, emotions, and various biological functions. 

1. Avoid naps during the day: 

I'm not sure if you usually take naps but I used to do it frequently and that had a very big impact in my sleep routine. While naps of short duration have been linked to improvements in alertness and well-being, there are mixed opinions about the effects of napping on nighttime sleep. 

2. Listen to relaxing music: 

Music can significantly improve quality of sleep. It can even be used to improve chronic sleep disorders, such as insomnia. 

3. Exercise during the day: 

Exercise can increase the duration and quality of sleep by boosting the production of serotonin in the brain and decreasing levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. The time of the day when you exercise is also critical. To promote better quality sleep, working out early in the morning appears to be better than working out later in the day

4. Turn off all electronics: 

Using electronic devices late at night is terrible for sleep. Watching TV, playing video games, using a cell phone, and social networking can make it significantly harder for you to fall and stay asleep. 

These are some of the tips that I've tried so far, specifically the number 4 and my sleep has improved a lot. 😴😴. On a side note, I invite you to visit the following thread for other tips and suggestions. But, if you still notice your sleep activity doesn't improve despite following many tips, I think it is recommended to contact your doctor for profesional advise. 

See you around. 

[kroshik · Accepted solution]

Health advice is certainly sound and needed. But I think that you have already checked your health and there is no problem, if you are here. So let's look on the other side. How about physical activity in the daytime? And even better in the evening before going to bed? You put on body lingerie harness and your husband will not mind being awake next to you. And then you will sleep better.

[simba20]

He can go to bed early and fall asleep first.)

[WilsonFitbit]

Hello @kroshik, @simba20. Welcome to the community forums! Thank you for your great input! 

@kroshik It's true. Seems that exercise decreases sleep complaints and insomnia. The effects of aerobic exercise on sleep appear to be similar to those of sleeping pills. 😊

See you around.