Don’t nap in the day – even if you’re tired Moving your body during the day can help you feel physically tired enough to go sleep at night – but exercising in the evening could give you too much energy to sleep! Getting the balance right is key to getting a good night’s rest. Here’s how to make the most of that time: Take exercise – but not right before bed You spend a third of your life asleep – or you should. The first step you should take if you suspect you’ve got insomnia, is to try and treat it yourself by adopting healthy sleep habits. In rare cases they might also prescribe sleeping pills if no other treatments have been effective, but these can have very serious side effects. Your GP might suggest Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help retrain your brain away from thoughts and patterns that are stopping you from sleeping. If your sleep problems are ongoing, it’s really worth chatting them through with a GP so other medical conditions can be ruled out. None of these are suitable for long-term use, and could also make you drowsy if you take them at the wrong time – so always follow your pharmacist’s advice.
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