It happens every night—bedtime. But what if you’re not sleepy? Should you still go to bed if you are just going to lie there with your eyes wide open? It’s a problem that has been around as long as there have been people trying to sleep.
There are many reasons why you may not be able to fall asleep. You might be excited by everything you did that day. You might be excited for what you know you’re going to do the next day. Maybe you can’t sleep because you don’t like sleeping all alone in your room. Maybe you have a recurring nightmare that you dread. All of these reasons are normal. However, there are some steps you can take to help you fall asleep.
One thing that can help is talking to a parent or another trusted adult about what you’re thinking about at bedtime. For example, if you’re nervous about taking a test, or upset about being teased at school, it can really help to tell somebody. Knowing that somebody has heard you can help ease your mind so that you can rest.
Sleeping in a comfortable bed in a quiet and cool room is ideal. If there’s anything about your room that makes you feel uneasy or anxious at night, like a picture that looks strange in the dark, or a noisy faucet in a nearby bathroom that leaks drop after drop, be sure to ask one of your parents if it can be moved or fixed. Making sure electronics are kept away from your bed is also recommended as these devices can keep you stimulated, making it harder for you to fall asleep.
If you are usually restless around bedtime, doing certain things to relax beforehand may help you fall asleep when you go to bed. Try to take more time to wind down by taking a warm bath, or listening to a bedtime story at least 30 minutes before you want to go to sleep. It also helps to follow a bedtime routine and go to sleep at the same time every night. As a result, your body will get the message that it’s almost time to sleep. Your body will know to start feeling tired.
In order to find the right solution for you, it’s important that you understand what exactly is keeping you up at night. And it’s okay if you need to reach out to a parent or other adult you trust to figure out why you are having trouble sleeping. Getting a good night’s sleep is worth the time and effort of finding the right solution to your sleeping problems.
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