Stress, there are many effects on health. 'Insomnia' or not being able to sleep is also a problem caused by stress. If seen, stress and insomnia are related to each other. On the one hand, stress causes insomnia, on the other hand, insomnia can also be caused by stress. In such a situation, the problem of insomnia caused due to stress can be cured by regular exercise and yoga and by correcting the time of sleeping and waking up.

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Today, in this special article, we are telling you how to deal with stress-related insomnia -

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Doctors for Top 10 Tips to Deal With Stress-Related Insomnia

Here we are sharing 10 easy and useful tips to deal with stress-related insomnia. By including them in your lifestyle, you can get relief from the problem of stress and insomnia. Some of these tips are as follows -

Follow a sleep routine

Set a time to sleep every day. Also, fix the same time to get up. If you are fixing 10 o'clock in the night to sleep, then try to sleep at the same time every day. Even fix a time to get up. Then whether you are out on vacation, traveling, or weekend. Set a routine. It will be a little difficult for a few days, but after a while, it will become a habit.

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Room environment

The environment of the room can also affect sleep to a great extent. In such a situation, you must keep the temperature of the room balanced. There should be complete darkness in the room. Keep in mind that there should not be any kind of noise in the room. Try that there is no outside noise in your room while sleeping. You can also install a diffuser in the room, whose pleasant fragrance can relax your mind and you can fall asleep quickly.

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Maintain hygiene

Cleanliness is also necessary for good sleep. Keep in mind, take full care of the cleanliness of the room and bed. Change your bed sheet and pillow cover every day. Maintain the hygiene of your room, so that you get a good sleep.

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Distance from gadgets

Try not to use any kind of gadget after going to bed. Keep distance from electronic devices like TV, mobile, and tab. Try to keep them on a table far away. If you want, put them on silent or reduce their sound. Stay away from social media before sleeping. While checking social media before sleeping, it is not known when the hours pass. Apart from this, many times you also see such posts, which affect your mind, due to which your sleep can be affected.

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Avoid tea-coffee before sleeping

Avoid consuming tea or coffee in the evening or before sleeping. The caffeine present in tea or coffee can cause insomnia. In such a situation, do not consume tea or coffee at all before sleeping. Apart from this, avoid the consumption of nicotine and alcohol. Also, avoid eating heavy meals before sleeping. Eat light food before sleeping and eat food a few hours before sleeping, even walk for a while after eating.

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Do exercise and yoga

Exercise and yoga can also be beneficial for good sleep. Exercising or doing physical activity can make the body feel tired, which can lead to a good night's sleep. At the same time, by doing yoga or meditation, the mind can be calm and relaxed, due to which there can be some relief from stress. This can also lead to better sleep. You can also include any extra activity or sports like badminton and football in your routine. If you like to dance, then you can also join a dance class or aerobics class. You can go for a walk in the morning or evening or can also do cycling.

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Read a book

If you have trouble sleeping at night, then it is better to read a book before sleeping. Also, you can write a diary. You can lighten your mind and reduce stress by writing the things that come to your mind in your diary. This can help you fall asleep quickly.

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Healthy diet

You must have heard this saying that what you eat affects your health. In such a situation, not taking a healthy diet can also cause stress and insomnia. In such a situation, you must take a diet rich in nutrients. If possible, drink warm milk or drink chamomile tea for deep sleep shortly before sleeping.

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Take a warm bath

Taking a bath with lukewarm water a few hours before sleeping can also help in good sleep. According to research, taking a bath 90 minutes before sleeping can help a person fall asleep faster. Hot water helps in changing the body temperature. When your body temperature is low, your body signals that it is time to sleep. This is the reason why you can get good sleep after taking a bath with hot water.

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Talk about stress

It is also important to take care of mental health. In such a situation, if your insomnia problem is not cured even after the measures mentioned above, then talk to a health expert to get relief from the state of stress. You can take the help of counseling to share the thoughts arising in your mind. If the doctor gives any kind of medicine, then take regular medicine. Share your thoughts and problems with your family or someone close, so that your mind becomes light.

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Sleep is very important to stay healthy. On the other hand, if there is any kind of problem in the mind or body, then it can affect sleep. In such a situation, it is necessary to find a solution for insomnia related to stress in time. For this, it is necessary to have a good diet and caffeine should not be consumed before sleeping at night. Along with this, it is also necessary to do regular exercise and yoga.

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