Following these tips can help most people who are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Food and Drink
- Although small snacks can help you get to sleep, don’t eat a large meal about 2 hours prior to sleeping.
- Limit how much you drink at night to reduce your need to get up to urinate. But do not go to bed thirsty.
- Stop all caffeine consumption no later than 6 hours before you are planning on going to bed.
- Avoid all forms of nicotine prior to sleeping including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and vaping.
- Avoid drinking alcohol before bed.
