Common Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

Common  Symptoms of Sleep Disorders:

• Excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Difficulty concentrating
• Mood swings
• Lack of energy
• Depression
• Exhaustion

Tips to Improve Sleep & Reduce Daytime Sleepiness:

• Turn off devices at least an hour before bed, especially those that are held close to the face, such as a phone, tablet or laptop.
• Sleep in a cool, dark room.
• Do not let animals sleep on the bed.
• Relax before bed, do not work until bedtime.  It is important to separate the work day and bedtime.
• Exercise -- exercise improves sleep, but do not exercise too close to bedtime because the body needs time to cool down and relax after exercise.
• Limit afternoon and nighttime caffeine.
• Routine -- waking and going to sleep at the same time each day establishes a normal sleep schedule.
• Avoid alcohol close to bedtime.