Methods for Falling Asleep Quickly

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I find that I always have trouble falling asleep at night and suffer from severe insomnia. I would like to ask, what are some methods to fall asleep quickly?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
There are several methods to fall asleep quickly, which mainly include: 1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule: Try to go to bed at the same time each day to help regulate your body clock, making it easier for your body to enter a sleep state. 2. Create a good sleep environment: Ensure the bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool, and use comfortable bedding to help improve sleep quality. 3. Relax your mind and body: Engage in relaxing activities before bedtime, such as deep breathing, meditation, or listening to soft music, to help relieve stress and anxiety and promote sleep onset. 4. Avoid stimulants: Avoid consuming stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol several hours before bedtime, as they may interfere with sleep. 5. Engage in moderate exercise: Perform moderate physical activity during the day to help expend energy and improve sleep quality at night. However, avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime.