Reserving your bed as a sleep-only space can be a powerful strategy to break your insomnia cycle.
What is Insomnia?
Insomniais a common sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep.
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This can lead to impaired functioning and sleepiness during the day.
Why Get Out of Bed When you’ve got the option to’t Sleep?
If you cannot fall asleep after 15 to 20 minutes, try getting up.
Move to another area with low lighting where you might engage in relaxing activities while waiting forsleepinessto come.
Opt for quiet and relaxing ways to spend time.
you could find a CBTI specialist near you through theAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Summary
Those with insomnia may find relief by simply avoiding lying in bed when sleep is elusive.
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