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Sleeping Difficulties
Mood Problems
Sleeping too much or too little can be very disruptive. It’s hard to accomplish things when sleep is out of balance.
Try some of the following strategies to improve on sleeping difficulties:
 Go to sleep and get up at the same time every day.
 Avoid caffeine after 6 PM.
 Exercise during the day so you’ll feel tired at night.
 Do something relaxing before going to bed, including reading, taking a warm
shower, drinking warm milk, or herbal tea, or listening to music.
 Make sure that your room is dark and that the temperature is comfortable.
 Avoid watching violent or distressing programs on television or video before
going to bed.
 Avoid having discussions about upsetting topics just before going to bed.
 Avoid naps during the day.
 If you spend more than 30 minutes lying awake in bed, get up. Try to get out of
the bedroom and do something relaxing like listening to music or meditating. What else works for you to get to sleep? What more does this list need?
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