How to Cure Insomnia Without Drugs

Avoid having to take expensive insomnia medications, follow these simple steps to improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep. Suffering from insomnia can affect all aspects of your life - personal and professional.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Don't drink alcohol a few hours before bedtime. Limit yourself to the equivalent of one glass of wine which would be two beers or one cocktail. Although alcohol can make you feel sleepy, it doesn't give you the deep sleep that you're body needs. Remember, alcohol is not a legitimate insomnia solution and can lead to other problems.

2. Stay away from caffeine after 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon. This includes most soft drinks, energy drinks, tea and everyone's favorite - coffee. It can take several hours for the effects of caffeine to wear off.

3. Avoid stressful situations in the evening. That's much easier said than done for most people. Begin to make lifestyle changes and take time to plan your day so potentially stressful tasks are done earlier so that your have time to recover. One of the best ways to help with insomnia is to go to bed with a clear mind and not focus on negative topics that can keep your mind racing. So have those discussions about finances, your job, or disciplining your children in the morning.

4. Go to bed earlier! It may sound contrary for someone experiencing insomnia symptoms to spend more time in bed but it can help. Go to bed 30 minutes earlier than normal and take a good book with you. Not the latest report for work, your laptop or BlackBerry. Spend 30 minutes reading and relaxing your mind.

Tips & Warnings

• Seek your physician's advice for insomnia that doesn't abate.

[tobyandallen]

on 8/4/2009 thanks for the information

[DragonLilly]

on 6/25/2009 Great tips...sometimes it's the simple things that work the best. Thanks!!