Falling asleep can be tough, so use these tip to help yourself get in the right frame of mind for sleeping.
If you have sleep apnea, falling asleep can be hard enough, especially if you’re not using CPAP equipment to help treat your sleep disorder. But, even if you use your CPAP equipment the way you’re supposed to, sometimes falling asleep can be a difficult task. CPAPCentral.com knows that from time to time, we all have a little trouble sleeping, and we’re here to help you find a solution that is more reliable than counting sheep.
Give Yourself Time to Get in a Sleepy Mood
For many of us, the day doesn’t end as soon as we walk out of the office at quitting time. You have to drive home, make dinner, spend time with your family, and sometimes do even more work once you get home. We’re used to doing things right up to the moment we go to bed. Instead, in the half hour before bedtime, give yourself time to relax in dim lighting.
Turn of the TV
Even when you are not be doing something stressful, like work, balancing your checkbook or paying the bills, you could still be preventing sleep. Watching TV and surfing the Internet on your computer or smartphone may seem like a harmless distraction, but it keeps your wheels turning and distracts you from sleeping. Turn of the electronics before you go to bed.
Relaxing in Bed
You want to be comfortable when you fall asleep. We don’t think about it very often, but there is a lot that goes into making sure you’re comfortable in bed. Start by finding a sleeping position that creates very little tension and allows you to relax. Once you’ve got your sleeping position, concentrate on your breathing to make sure you’re taking slower, deeper breaths. If you’re focusing on your breathing, you’re not as focused on the distractions of the day.
Following these suggestions can help you fall asleep faster. If you do have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine, you may also want to consider these comfort supplies from CPAPCentral.com to help make sure you’re as comfortable as possible while you sleep.