But that is a dangerous slope to travel down because sleeping pills can lead to dependency.
When at all possible, using CBT (cognitive behavorial therapy) strategies is a better idea for getting good sleep. Here are some tips for getting a good night's sleep that don't involve drugs:
Ten Simple Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
These tips are easy to do with a little focus and effort and will help to set the mood for a good night's sleep.
10. Feng shui your room-
To get your mind into the proper state, use the ancient Chinese principles of feng shui. Make your room as clutter-free as possible and get rid of things like TV's and computers.
Buy a book on the art of feng shui and put it to good use to get better sleep.
9. No computer or TV before bed-
Sticking with the last simple sleep tip, don't subject your eyes to the bright screens of TV's and computers before bed.
8. Don't eat much before bed-
A simple mini-snack might be good like a few almonds or maybe even turkey which has been found to aid a bit in the sleep process, but don't rush home and eat a big meal just before going to bed because the digestive process will interfere with sleep.
7. Make your room as dark as possible-
Invest in some good shades and put them down when you hit the bed. This will make sleeping right away and easier feat to achieve.
6. Meditate-
Do a simple chant in your head while closing your eyes for a couple of minutes to clear your mind and release a bit of tensions before bed.
5. Make your bed-
Each day your bed should be put in the proper place to eliminate distracting movements like fixing your covers over and over again. This may seem obvious but many people just leave their bed as a huge mess all day and hop in without seeing it beforehand.
4. Don't stay in bed if you aren't falling asleep-
You want your brain to get used to using the bed as a place for sleep first and foremost and in order to do that, you should get up and take a break and read a book or something simple like that whenever you can't sleep. Then, get up and go back into bed when you feel tired again and you should be out like a light.
3. Earplugs-
If you live in a high-noise area, get some earplugs and learn to get used to them. Make sure they're not so effective that they drown out the alarm, though.
2. No caffeine or sugar-
Stay away from both caffeine and sugar to avoid getting too restless before bed. Caffeine is probably the more important one to stay away from out of the two for a good night's sleep but avoid sugar as well.
1. Imagine a peaceful place-
Think of somewhere like a beautiful Hawaiin island or some other soothing, pristine place while laying in bed and think positive thoughts. It will help you stay calm as your drift into a dream-like state and finally get the deep, restorative, restful sleep that has become so important in today's day and age.
