Some Will Not Sleep: Selected Horrors

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One 2017 meta-analysis found 29 studies that concluded that exercising may be able to improve the quality or the duration of sleep. I mean, I just don’t like them as much as I like long stories. To me, they often feel rushed or too thinly sketched and, as a result, I’m just getting into who the people are and what they’re up to – and then it’s all over. I’m also aware that plenty of people love short stories. There are loads of short story collections out there and so I know people must buy them, read them and enjoy them, but whenever I hear that “so and so has a new book out – a collection of short stories”, my heart sinks. Fact 6: You start to gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep. This is caused by two hormones that are released in your body: leptin and ghrelin. In short, the imbalance between the two increases your level of hunger causing weight gain.

However, no matter what a person eats, digesting a meal can take at least 2–3 hours. Lying down during this period can cause discomfort or feelings of nausea and slow the digestive process in some people. Fact 5: You can’t sleep it off. According to the author, even if you get enough sleep to recover from last night’s party, the brain cells that have died during the sleep deprivation will never heal.However, while reading before bed can be relaxing, it may be best to avoid actually reading in bed. A person with insomnia who wakes up in the middle of the night should read in a different room using a dimly lit light. Caffeine is a stimulant. It stimulates wakefulness and can disrupt sleep patterns. It takes about 3-5 hours for the effects of caffeine to wear off. Therefore, it is best to avoid caffeine for at least 4 hours before going to bed. Stage 1, also called N1, is essentially when a person first falls asleep. This stage normally lasts just one to seven minutes. Plagiarism is never tolerated. Writers and editors caught stealing content or improperly citing sources are immediately terminated, and we will work to rectify the situation with the original publisher(s)

Open the curtains fully when you wake up – bright light helps you to wake up. Some lights mimic daylight and can be useful to turn on in the morning and try to get a good amount of daylight early in the day; this can be done by going outside, looking out of your open window or sitting on your doorstep.

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A person who is having a hard time falling asleep may actually want to avoid doing things like brushing teeth, removing make-up, washing their face, or entering a brightly lit bathroom right before they get in bed. This follows from a mind‐set that takes sleep seriously. You should prioritise getting your sleep. In other words, not just warm thoughts and good intentions to get enough sleep, but action. Prioritising means making decisions to put sleep first, or at least higher up the list, when it comes to making choices of what you do. I encourage you to listen to our body and your brain if they are telling you that you need to get to your bed! It really is OK to be tired and it's OK to feel sleepy. At times this will mean letting go of things that you might want to do, and I know this can be difficult to put into practice. Who likes to be the first to admit they are tired, or to have to stifle a yawn, or to leave the party or the online chatroom early, especially if it just seems to be getting going and people are still joining? It's possible that you will feel a bit guilty that you are letting other people down by prioritising your sleep. To tell people that you need to turn in for the night is difficult, however, like everything else it gets easier with practice! Fact 6: Since the temperature decreases when the sun sets, and for thousands of years we have slept in the wilderness, you’ll fall asleep easier in a colder room – around 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18.3°C). Like this study, much of the current research has been based on students and young people, so it is unclear whether or not these findings extend to other age groups.

Reflecting on his encouragement to iterate led me to a set of 5 key principles that underpin good sleep health, each of which I think reflect scientific truth and practical value. I am sure that others would suggest additions to my list; or may prefer other synonyms. Any omissions or confusions are mine. However, I trust there is reasonable consensus that, as principles, they are fundamental and incontrovertible, and that they are salient to everyone and should stand the test of time. The ‘5 Principles’ of good sleep health that I came up with were that we should encourage people to Value, Prioritise, Personalise, Trust, and Protect their sleep ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvQTjAlIvI8). In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker does a pretty good job at explaining the various malfunctions sleep deprivation can cause to our body and mind. His main goal, I think, is to help us understand that sleep should be something non-negotiable. Stepped care”: A health technology solution for delivering cognitive behavioral therapy as a first line insomnia treatment. Sleep, 32( 12), 1549–1558. 10.1093/sleep/32.12.1549. PMID: 20041590; PMCID: PMC2786038. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] Avoid alcohol before going to bed. Heavy drinkers have issues with sleep. They think drinking helps but only initially. Usually, their sleep gets fragmented because of overuse.But not so fast. I have a theory on my own. My logic here is that we cycle between these stages to give our mind and body the opportunity to wake up if there’s a potential threat. After all, if all had was deep sleep, we would never wake up if there was an emergency. Cues such as light also influence the circadian rhythm, which helps the brain and body judge when it is nighttime. Keeping the room as dark as possible when going to bed might help bring on sleep. 3. Avoid napping during the day

Gentle music before bed can be helpful – some people listen to white noise or soothing sounds (waves or rain)

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A key step is to focus on improving your sleep hygiene, which refers to your sleep environment and sleep-related habits. Achieving a more consistent sleep schedule, getting natural daylight exposure, avoiding alcohol before bedtime, and eliminating noise and light disruptions can help you get uninterrupted sleep and promote proper alignment of your circadian rhythm. Your mattress, pillows, and sheets can also contribute to how comfortable your sleep environment is. The circadian rhythm is a selection of behavioral, physical, and mental changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. A primary function of the circadian rhythm is to determine whether the body is ready for sleep or not. Valerian. Natural Medicines. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed Sept. 12, 2016. These internal motives are present to make sure we, humans as a whole, won’t die and humanity will continue to exist. And while people mostly talk about the following three: hunger, thirst, and the desire to reproduce. Sleep – the fourth biological drive as proposed in the book – is equally important.