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If you can't sleep
well at night it may be a symptom of other problems in your life. You
may need help dealing with these and it helps to talk to a friend, or a
counsellor or other health professional.
However, here are
a few practical ways in which you can help yourself sleep better.
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avoid drinking
coffee or tea after 6 p.m.
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don't use
alcohol to help you get to sleep, as although it will help you get
to sleep, it disturbs sleep later in the night
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try and take
some exercise in the evening to relax you, but not during the hour
or so before going to bed
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avoid watching
films that are too exciting or upsetting just before going to bed
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do something
relaxing before bedtime such as reading a book or listening to
relaxing music
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don't go to
bed without resolving any arguments
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avoid sleeping
during the day time
If the problem
persists then come and see us as it may be a symptom of depression or
some other emotional disturbance, and there may be other forms of help
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