- no big meals after 7PM, (but make sure you're not hungry at bedtime)
- no more than 2 alcoholic drinks with and after supper
- make sure your room is cool and your bed is cozy
Those are the easy fixes. However, the most common cause of sleep problems is stress. That's why your Mom told you to count sheep. If counting sheep isn't enough to turn your mind off, then perhaps seeking professional help for stress is your best option.
If you aren't stressed and the above steps didn't work, please seek medical help.
If you're still in your teens or twenties, it may get better as you get older.
The standard advice is:
- no caffeine after noon
- no screens after 8PM
- no big meals after 7PM, (but make sure you're not hungry at bedtime)
- no more than 2 alcoholic drinks with and after supper
- make sure your room is cool and your bed is cozy
Those are the easy fixes. However, the most common cause of sleep problems is stress. That's why your Mom told you to count sheep. If counting sheep isn't enough to turn your mind off, then perhaps seeking professional help for stress is your best option.
If you aren't stressed and the above steps didn't work, please seek medical help.
If you're still in your teens or twenties, it may get better as you get older.