5 Ways to Battle Insomnia

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5 Ways to Battle Insomnia
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• The repetitive cycle of tossing and turning
  begins soon after an insomniac has attempted to
  rest for the night.

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• This then leads to mindless hours spent fidgeting
  on the bed. The ears can now turn painfully
  sensitive to the lightest of sounds in the room.

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• This ordeal continues until the morning, when the
  rest of the world is up and running while the
  insomniac has to trudge through their daily
  routine.

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• Insomnia affects many these days. Our lifestyles
  are at fault. But the solutions to this problem
  are simple ones that you can easily make effect
  of.

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• Here is a list of things that you can do to help
  cure insomnia

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1. Develop healthy sleeping habits

• Even if sleep is elusive, go to bed each day at
  the same time at around 10 and wake up by 7
  (depending on your daily schedule, reserve 9
  hours for the entire process of sleep).

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• Erratic sleeping patterns and prolonged naps
  during the day send your biological clock for a
  toss. Avoid these and also excessive consumption
  of tea or coffee.

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2. Stress management

• Stress, from any source of your life, can induce
  insomnia.

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• Take time off to stretch your arms and legs and
  generally maintain a positive outlook. Talk to
  your friends and family and reach out to a doctor
  if the problem persists.

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3. Cognitive behavioral therapy

• This therapy aims to dispel any undesirable
  thoughts about sleep that may crowd your mind and
  keep you awake. You may want to try this therapy
  if sleep has now become a distant dream.

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4. Sleeping aids

• While over the counter drugs are strongly
  discouraged as they may have long-term
  repercussions, medicines can be taken if your
  doctor so advises.

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• Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep cycle
  and sometimes melatonin supplements are advised
  to people who suffer from jet lag induced
  insomnia.

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5. Sweat it out
Exercise releases a burst of hormones that will
help you feel good about yourself.
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It will enable exhaustion to creep in and ensure
that you get a good nights sleep.
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