Sleep Tips for Teens

Do you have sleeping problems? Are you awake at night staring at the ceiling waiting for sleep to come? Or do you wake up during the night and anxiously await to go back to sleep? If you suffer from insomnia, you know how difficult it can be to get through the day on just a few hours of sleep. It is difficult to concentrate on classes and homework. How frustrating!

But there are some tips you can try to curb your insomnia and get the sleep you need.

1. Keep a set schedule. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. I know this is hard to do on the weekends. You’d rather sleep late than get up early. But if your body gets used to going to sleep and getting up at certain times, it will help you get the sleep you need.

2. Create a sanctuary in your room. Make sure the temperature isn’t too hot or cold, the lights are off (this includes the TV), and the only noises are white noises (like your fan or a wave machine).

3. Create a bedtime ritual that tells your brain it’s time to sleep. Take a shower, brush your teeth, turn on the wave machine or fan, fluff up your pillows, and snuggle up under the covers. You can add any other ritual that helps you know it’s time to go to sleep.

4. Don’t read. I know it’s easy to curl up under the covers with a good book, but at bedtime, reading won’t help you relax. It will keep your mind active and possibly keep you up late if you can’t put the book down.

5. Do yoga or a similar relaxing exercise before bed. Make sure it involves stretching your muscles and taking deep breaths.

6. Eat a high-carbohydrate snack, such as pretzels, cereal, or whole-grain crackers. Carbohydrates help you feel sleepy. They also help keep you warm, which is great for cold nights.

7. Don’t drink too much fluid before going to bed. Too much can cause you to wake up during the night to go to the bathroom.

8. Stop drinking caffeinated beverages four to six hours before bed. Caffeine is a stimulant and can keep you up late at night. You should also avoid caffeinated foods, such as chocolates, and make sure any medications you take are caffeine-free.

Hopefully these tips will help you sleep better at night. Give them a try for a few weeks to see how they work. If you’re still having trouble sleeping, you may want to talk to your doctor.

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