Sleeplessness and Circadian Rhythm Disorder (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Mary E Cataletto, MD

Coauthor:

Gila Hertz, PhD, ABSM

Medical Editor:

Selim R Benbadis, MD

Medical Editor:

Mary L Windle, PharmD

Medical Editor:

Stephen Berman, MD, PhD

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Self-Care at Home

As always,maintaining good sleep hygiene is important. Good sleep hygiene consists of measures to reinforce the body's natural tendency to sleep, including the following:

Adhering to consistent sleep and wake times
Avoiding napping
Using the bed only for sleeping and intimacy
Avoiding stress, fatigue, and sleep deprivation
Avoiding vigorous exercise at least 4 hours prior to bedtime (Regular exercise is recommended.)
Avoiding cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine at least 4-6 hours prior to bedtime
Avoiding large meals and excessive fluids before bedtime
Controlling the environment, including light, noise, and room temperature (A controlled sleeping environment is especially important for shift workers and night workers.)