I think the science says it’s important to associate the bedroom with sleep. That means that if you can’t sleep while in bed, it’s better to get up and see if you can do some stuff to make you more tired. I would advise against anything with a screen though.
Extreme example from my therapist: get up and do something you hate. Clean the grout in your bathroom with a toothbrush. After 15 minutes, go back to bed.
I used to have really bad insomnia, but through lower caffeine, extra exercise, and a consistent sleep schedule I’ve mostly beaten it.
But today I’m sick, which almost always means being up the entire night. Not a great combo.
When all of my usual tricks fail I usually just embrace it. Get up, watch TV, play a game, or read. No reason to be bored AND miserable.
Curious how other people handle it.
I think the science says it’s important to associate the bedroom with sleep. That means that if you can’t sleep while in bed, it’s better to get up and see if you can do some stuff to make you more tired. I would advise against anything with a screen though.
Extreme example from my therapist: get up and do something you hate. Clean the grout in your bathroom with a toothbrush. After 15 minutes, go back to bed.
I actually love that idea. It will help associate _and _ you’re doing something productive? Talk about win-win
Read a book
im pretty tolerant to caffiene, so it doesnt keep me awake most of the time.