What you can do to sleep better and longer?

Are you suffering from chronic anxiety and panic attacks? Is your sleep sound? Do you feel recharged when you wake up? Is it undisturbed throughout the night? Do you feel energized when you get up in the morning? If you answered “No” to one or more of these queries this article is for you.

It is difficult to say what the cause is and what the effect is. Lack of sleep sometimes results in greater anxiety and symptoms of panic attacks and vice versa. It is imperative that you consult a mental health professional.

Medication could help solve your problem. Sleep deprivation makes you feel tired and drowsy. Better and longer sleep will help you to have more control. Your brain will execute better actions. Your episodes of panic attacks will lessen in intensity and frequency.

Apart from medication here are a few tips which could help you have a better and longer sleep.

Fix a regular time to go to bed and wake up. Maintain it even on weekends and holidays. Else you risk upsetting your body clock.

Observe what you eat. You must try to have a light dinner as sleep interferes with your digestion process and you will have difficulty in falling asleep on a full stomach. Avoid oily and spicy food at night. A warm cup of milk before bedtime ensures good sleep.

Your lifestyle may be sedentary. Your body needs to get tired for it to fall asleep. Try exercising daily. Take a walk. Climb the stairs instead of opting for the lift. Make sure you are sufficiently tired by the time it’s bedtime.

Taking a shower before going to bed is helpful. It could be a hot or cold one depending on where you live and the season. A bath really helps you relax.

Make sure your bed and your mattress is comfortable. Your room must not be too hot or cold. Try to ensure your room is dark. If you can’t fall asleep try to read a book. Your mind will be focused on one thing at a time. Otherwise you will have all kinds of thoughts crowding your mind and disturbing your sleep. The more serious the topic you are reading the better. Try avoiding thrillers.

Music therapy can be given a try. Light music helps you relax and fall asleep.

Try out above methods. Good luck.