Mr. Sandman is sometimes very unreliable. You need to sleep , but your insomnia keeps you awake. When that happens, don't panic! Always try simple remedies first, before reaching for the sleeping pills.
You want to know why Mr. Sandman doesn't like you any more. You really want to find ways to get a good nights sleep. If you are being plagued by sleep disorders, including insomnia, it is time to start thinking of solutions, starting with natural sleep remedies, for example aromatherapy.
Then, before you reach for an over the counter sleeping aid or call the doctor for a sleeping pill, it is better if you start with the simple things first. Sometimes the easiest and most obvious suggestions are the best to try.
First, make sure that your room is at the right temperature and is dark enough. One woman I knew always slept badly, until one night her alarm clock was unplugged by mistake. That night she had a really good nights sleep. Many alarm clocks have very bright, dazzling read-outs, and she didn't realize it was disturbing her sleep. If you are bothered by light try to make your bedroom dark. People are all different - there are people who can sleep outside in a garden chair in bright sunlight.
Your bedroom should be cool - not cold. If you are shivering from cold then you won't sleep. Of course, people are all different, some are not bothered by temperature. For instance, some people cannot sleep at all, if their feet are cold. I can't, socks are "high fashion" in winter!
Lastly, eliminate any annoying sounds: dogs barking, the dripping faucet that the plumber claimed to have repaired, anything that might be bothersome enough, that you will not be able to sleep at all. You need quiet in order to sleep, so think "ear plugs" or a "white noise machine". Even a fan will drown some of these sounds out and will circulate the air in the room as well.
Some people have an evening bath. Try to stick to a routine while you are working on your sleep disorders, including going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (This may be problematic if you work a swing shift).
Whenever you change your routine, try to keep some essential aspects the same, even if it is during the day. Many people find it difficult to go to sleep if they are hungry ... if you're one of them then by all means have a small snack. A good snack idea before bed is a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread and a glass of milk. Turkey - and banana - releases a compound called "tryptophan" that promotes sleepiness. But remember, only a snack!
Finally, make sure that you are keeping careful note of the nights that you are having trouble falling asleep. Was your day more stressful than usual? Did you feel stressed?
How many nights per week are you unable to sleep? Have your sleeping remedies lost their effect? Once you have found yourself unable to help yourself at all, it is time to have a doctor, evaluate you for physical conditions that might be leading to your problem.
Some people might benefit from talking to a life coach or a therapist, because their sleeping problems are rooted in their mind and they can't "get at it" themselves.
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