SLEEP / WELLNESS / INSOMNIA / SLEEP DISORDER

My Date With Sleep

You turn from an angel to a devil

Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash

Oh! dear sleep

You have always been my angel

Where I could refresh my mind and rejuvenate my body

All my troubles are gone after the date with you

It used to be so easy to fall into your arms

Where I would meet you instantly after falling into bed

And go to my sweet dream

You have always been my ally

Even during the downs in life

It was always the sweetest day after my date with you

But since when did you turn your back on me?

You refused to date me when I wanted to

You refuse to let me fall into your arms

For me to refresh my body, mind, and soul

When comes to our date time nowadays

I feel anxious and concern

You always come late

Or never turn up for our date

It makes me dreadful about our daily date

At times you were as sweet as before

Where I could have a good sleep

But most times you were nasty and ‘fly-plane’**

Left me alone waiting for you to turn up

In the night and darkest room

With my eyes wide open and my body rolling all over the bed

I have tried all methods to lure you out

Darkroom, cool temperature, soft music

milk, mild exercise, etc, whatever you name it

But at times you still refuse to come to meet me

Oh my dear sleep, please tell me what can I do to meet you daily

I do not want to take sleeping pills to lure you out

I miss you dearly.

Quick sleep tips according to experts:

1. Stick to a regular sleep schedule.

2. Manage worries. A deep breathing exercise helps.

3. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.

4. Make your bedroom quiet with a cool temperature.

5. Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings.

6. Don’t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack.

7. Avoid consuming caffeine in the afternoon or evening.

8. Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime.

9. Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime.

10. Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.

11. Prepare your body to sleep e.g. a warm bath, or listen to soft music/audiobook.

12. Take supplements if necessary.

**‘fly-plane’ is a slang in my culture saying that someone didn’t turn up at an appointment.

For more in-depth info on sleep disorders:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/ss/slideshow-sleep-tips

https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better

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