Sleeping

Before Christmas, I was having many problems sleeping. These problems seemed to fix themselves when I went home. When I returned to Edmonton, I read one book about sleeping and have several more in the library queue. My sleeping habits have been remarkably better.

I've learned some interesting things, such as

1. Vitamin B deficiencies can have a negative impact on sleep. I've been really stocking up on Vitamin B and Vitamin E. If you are lacking in Vitamin E, you could have restless leg syndrome.

2. You can also have sleep issues if you have candidasis or any kind of problems with candida. (I don't, but I thought this was interesting)

3. I find that one of my problems was that I work from home and am on my computer all the time. Now I try not to look at my computer late at night.

4. I try not to talk on the phone late at night either.

5. I listen to music when I get into bed at night and use this as part of my sleep ritual.

6. I try to do deep breathing if I feel anxious before I sleep.

7. I've been exercising more and I think this helps me sleep.

8. If I can't fall asleep in my bed, I move to the couch. The sleep book said it's okay to change environments so you don't respond to the cues from your first environment.

9. I try not to check the clock and freak myself out if I can't fall asleep.

I'll share more of my findings as I continue learning them. Insomnia has been a lifelong issue for me.