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Question: Dear Dr. Rynne, my name is XXXXXXX I have a few questions regarding my sleep. My body is always feeling warn down, exhausted and very tired. I sleep roughly 7 hours a night but wake up wide awake at least 2 to 3 times. During the day I am taking 2 naps that are an hour to 2 and a half hours long. When I take naps my body is in a very deep sleep, because when I want to wake my eyes don't always open. It may sound silly but it seems as if my body wants me to stay asleep during my naps to keep dreaming.
Brief Answer:
Sleep hygiene advises
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Here are some advises I would recommend to you:
-- Sleep as long as necessary to feel rested (usually seven to eight hours for adults) and then get out of bed
-- Maintain a regular sleep schedule, particularly a regular wake-up time in the morning
-- Try not to force sleep
-- Avoid caffeinated beverages after lunch
-- Avoid alcohol near bedtime (eg, late afternoon and evening)
-- Avoid smoking or other nicotine intake, particularly during the evening
-- Adjust the bedroom environment as needed to decrease stimuli (eg, reduce ambient light, turn off the television or radio)
-- Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens (laptops, tablets, smartphones, ebooks) before bedtime
-- Resolve concerns or worries before bedtime
-- Exercise regularly for at least 20 minutes, preferably more than four to five hours prior to bedtime
-- Avoid daytime naps, especially if they are longer than 20 to 30 minutes or occur late in the day
Hope this is helpful. This is called sleep hygiene and are advises that will help regulate your sleeping.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Sleep hygiene advises
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Here are some advises I would recommend to you:
-- Sleep as long as necessary to feel rested (usually seven to eight hours for adults) and then get out of bed
-- Maintain a regular sleep schedule, particularly a regular wake-up time in the morning
-- Try not to force sleep
-- Avoid caffeinated beverages after lunch
-- Avoid alcohol near bedtime (eg, late afternoon and evening)
-- Avoid smoking or other nicotine intake, particularly during the evening
-- Adjust the bedroom environment as needed to decrease stimuli (eg, reduce ambient light, turn off the television or radio)
-- Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens (laptops, tablets, smartphones, ebooks) before bedtime
-- Resolve concerns or worries before bedtime
-- Exercise regularly for at least 20 minutes, preferably more than four to five hours prior to bedtime
-- Avoid daytime naps, especially if they are longer than 20 to 30 minutes or occur late in the day
Hope this is helpful. This is called sleep hygiene and are advises that will help regulate your sleeping.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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