These days, I feel like I was born exhausted.

Even a much-needed dream vacation couldn’t cure my irregularsleeping habits!

But how helpful are they, really?

A black woman lies in bed. White linens. Dream. Cheerful morning. Good dream. Soft bed. Orthopedic mattress.

A black woman lies in bed. White linens. Dream. Cheerful morning. Good dream. Soft bed. Orthopedic mattress.

And why can’t I just drift into dreamland on my own?

I know I’m not the only one tossing and turning.

Lots of people are having a hard time getting and staying asleep.

Something sneaky that can really throw off your sleep schedule isvaryingyour sleeping habits even slightly.Q.

Then you may be sleepy all week trying to catch up on sleep again."

How much sleep do we actually need?

Are the supplements and things we do to catch some zzz’s helping or making things worse?

Tailor your seven to nine hours of sleep into a schedule thatactuallyworks for you.

“Some people naturally need more or fewer hours of sleep they are just wired to do so.”

But when exactly to take that seven to nine hours of sleep is dependent on each person.

She adds that if you find that sleep varies from time to time, that’s totally normal.

For example, you might find yourself sleeping more when you’re sick.

It also depends on your age; she says that younger children need more sleep than adults.

If sleep is good quality and sufficient, Dr. Wang says you should be able to feel it.

This means you shouldn’t be feeling any significant sleepiness or drowsiness during the day.

Don’t assume you have insomnia.

But there is one major difference.

“Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, despite adequate opportunity to sleep,” she says.

A doctor can help you determine whether or not you have insomnia and figure out a treatment plan.

Doctor-approved supplements can help but only if used correctly.

Let’s start with the popular sleep supplementmelatonin.

According to the Mayo Clinic,common side effectsof melatonin intake include headache, nausea, and dizziness.

CBD gummies, oils, and tinctures have become popular solutions for falling or staying asleep.

“Some strains of cannabinoids may promote sleep while others have the opposite effect of promoting alertness.”

Nap sparingly.

Basically, the higher your sleep drive is, the easier it is for you to fall asleep.

She says that naps are most beneficial when you limit them to 30 minutes or less.

Evaluate your life and plan accordingly.

“Sometimes perseverating too much on sleep can itself disrupt sleep,” Dr. Shamim-Uzzaman says.

See a doctor if you still can’t sleep.

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