How do I fix my sleep

Is it that your mind starts spinning and that keeps you awake? A psychologist I saw at my employer-sponsored counseling program told me that short-course cognitive behavioral therapy can be helpful for that type of insomnia. (Unfortunately, that's not the kind of insomnia I have. For the type I have, sleep interruption insomnia, hypnotherapy was the most effective intervention I've tried, though it hasn't been a total solution.)

I'm a strong proponent of white noise. Mine sits in the window sill. Between me and my neighbor, between me and the neighborhood dogs, between me and the birds, between me and any traffic.

For some people cortisol surges in the middle of the night causing them to wake and have difficulty falling back to sleep. It usually happens consistently around the same time every night. This is something I personally was struggling with, and my dr recommended I try to supplement with magnesium (just OTC) about a half hour before bedtime. Within 2-3nights my sleep improved drastically! Maybe something to look into. Good luck!

I use a Bluetooth headphone headband with a playlist of podcasts that are interesting enough to keep me from following my own thought (worry) paths but boring enough for me to fall asleep to.

Sleeping well is more complicated thanany would think and it can be different for everyone. If you are not already using a fitness tracker that also tracks your sleep and the quality of your sleep I would suggest starting there.

I was struggling to feel rested and getting enough sleep so I started wearing my fitbit around the clock to track my sleep and quality. That was how I was able to determine which factors contributed to a good night's sleep and which ones didn't. Only through researching your own habits and comparing your own results will you know what helps and what doesn't.

Here are some things you can try, but again, you won't know what helps and what doesn't if you don't have feedback regarding your sleep habits.

Sometimes you need something that helps put you into a good pattern of sleep like going to bed at the same time each night, having a regular bedtime ritual, and staying away from screens for 90 minutes prior to sleeping. If you are not getting sleepy at the same time every night you can try a supplement to help you to establish a routine bedtime like Midnite.

For some, CBD oil and cannabis can help a person fall asleep. For me CBD oil did the opposite and kept me awake.

I used to have a glass of wine every night and it helped me to fall asleep, but I noticed that my sleep quality suffered on my tracking app. It would also cause me to wake more often throughout the night.

At this stage of my life I've noticed that I just go to bed earlier and rise earlier. I typically sleep at 8:30 and rise at 4. That is a pretty good night's sleep for me. If you are young and need to reestablish a bed time so that you sleep past 4 AM, consistent bedtimes with consistent bedtime rituals will help to make that happen but it does take some time for these habits to form.

I've never been a good sleeper, so I know the feeling. Listening to calming music 🎶 or meditations can be helpful! Supplements such as calcium, magnesium, & melatonin can help with sleep 💤 too. Of course, check with your doctor before trying any natural remedy.