Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are worried a lot about your exam stress and the sleep problems as a result of the stress. As you have rightly mentioned, stress is the most common cause for sleep problems. So, in order to overcome your sleep problems, you should first be able to handle your stress. I would like to give you the following suggestions to overcome your stress and sleep problems: - Don t take too much which you can t handle. Take one step at a time. Plan your time schedule well in advance. - When you feel overwhelmed by the stress, tell yourself that this is just a passing phase and that you just have to stay afloat , till this stressful phase passes away. - Practising relaxation techniques like deep breathing, listening to relaxing music, etc. can help relieve stress. - Follow a healthy lifestyle - with adequate physical exercise and a nutritious and balanced diet. This not only keeps your body healthy, but also helps your mind. - Avoid alcohol, smoking or any other substances as they all have been associated with many psychiatric disorders, including depression. - Fix a specific bedtime and an awakening time. Do not allow bedtime and awakening time to drift. - Avoid napping during the day. - Avoid coffee, tea or any caffeinated drinks or alcohol 4 hours before bedtime. - Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods for dinner. Have a gap of at least 1 hour between dinner and bedtime. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist