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Preventing insomnia: regular routine, managing stress, limiting caffeine and alcohol, and treating other conditions.
Good habits can lower the chance of insomnia developing or coming back.
Protect your sleep routine
Limit what disturbs sleep
Look after your mind
Take care of your body
Shift work and travel
When a few bad nights occur
Stay calm, keep your usual schedule and avoid long naps or sleeping in. Acting early stops short-term insomnia from becoming chronic.
Ayurvedic view
A regular routine, an early light dinner and calm evenings are traditionally advised and fit well with modern advice.
Key point
A steady routine and managing stress are the best protection.
Before your appointment
Keep a sleep diary for 1 to 2 weeks, noting bedtime, wake time, night awakenings, naps, caffeine and alcohol. List all medicines, herbs and sleeping aids you take. Mention snoring, breathing pauses, leg discomfort, pain, low mood, anxiety and daytime sleepiness while driving. Ask about CBT-I, tests, medicine options and the warning signs that mean you should call 112 or Tele-MANAS at 14416.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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