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When Mr. Sandman Won't Return Your Call

By Gustaf Eriksson

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Published: 18Nov2009
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Just like an inconsiderate boyfriend/girlfriend or the cable repairman, Mr. Sandman does not always show up when he is expected or needed to. You may expect him around ten p.m. and he won't show until, early the next morning, right before the alarm is scheduled to go off. He may not show up at all. And, just like those inconsiderate people mentioned above, he will show up during the day when you need to be at work, just begging for a little bit of your attention. When you have been having trouble sleeping, you know you need some help.

You want to know why Mr. Sandman has taken you off of his route. And, you want to know what you can do to sleep better. 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. I once knew a woman who would have trouble sleeping and really restless nights, until one night her alarm clock got unplugged by accident. She slept like a baby that night. The alarm clock, with its bright digital numbers, was disturbing her sleep and she did not even realize it. Investigate all possible sources of light if you are sensitive to them. Other people can sleep at high noon in the middle of the Sahara because light does not bother them at all.

The temperature of the room should be cool, but not cold- you might need a blanket, but not a parka and mittens. Again, some people are more sensitive to temperature than others. For instance, some people cannot sleep at all, if their feet are cold. I can't, socks are "high fashion" in winter!

Finally, make sure that there are no sounds that are particularly annoying to you: 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. If any kind of sound is disrupting your sleep, consider earplugs 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.

You might adopt a relaxing nighttime routine that includes a warm 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).

If you do have to alter your routine's time line in any way, try to keep the other aspects as similar as possible, for instance putting on the same comfy pajamas even if you are going to bed in the middle of the day gives your brain the signal that it is time for sleep. If you are waking up at night because you are hungry, as is a common problem with dieters, then consider having a small snack before your bath. A good snack idea before bed is a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread and a glass of milk. The tryptophan from the turkey is helpful in fighting sleeplessness and your body will work on the food's digestion while you are asleep. But not a big meal, that'll have the opposite effect!

Finally, make sure that you are keeping careful note of the nights that you are having trouble falling asleep. Did you have a particularly stressful day that day? Did you find yourself faced with more than you could handle?

How many nights per week are you unable to sleep? Are the natural sleep remedies no longer effective? 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.

Having trouble falling asleep, or waking up in the middle of the night is a nightmare for many people. I was an insomniac a few years ago, and my struggle to overcome that has taught me a lot. I share what I've learnt on my blog, so you don't have to do the research yourself.

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