Tips to improve the sleep during the night?

Question

That I know, I don't have physical and psychological problems, but during the last year I slept pretty bad on purpose (playing, studying, etc ) and I feel that this has negatively affected me. Lately I've waken up more times during the night, I sleep less hours continously and I wake up more tired, what can I do to have a good sleep during the night again? Should I use medications or should I use them as a last resort?

Answer 1

I am sorry you are experiencing that! Some non medicinal things to try in order to improve sleep are exercising regularly, limiting caffeine or caffeine containing substances like chocolate later in the day, creating a bedtime routine that is relaxing, staying away from looking at electronic screens such as phones or computers right before bed, or even applying a lavender scent, which is known to be calming, on yourself, the pillow, or somewhere else in the room, before bed. If none of that is working, the best medicine to try is melatonin first, since it is natural. Best of luck!