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A sound sleep can restore you both mentally and physically. Yet according to national surveys, between 15 to 20 percent of the adult population routinely suffers from insomnia, a general term that refers to difficulty falling asleep or sleeping soundly. Chronic insomnia is often triggered by anxiety, but it may persist even after the source of stress is removed. If you have trouble getting to sleep, or if you not regularly wake up feeling refreshed and alert, here are some suggestions:
 Establish a regular sleeping schedule, but do not try to force sleep. If you cannot fall asleep in 15 to 20 minutes, read until you feel drowsy. No matter when you fall asleep, always try to get up at the same time. Do not try to make up for lost sleep by napping or sleeping late on weekends.
Do not drink tea, coffee, colas or any other caffeine – containing beverage with in four hours of bedtime. Also, avoid alcohol or other drugs that will disrupt your sleep. And do not smoke before going to bed: Nicotine can have a stimulating effect.
At best, sleeping pills should be used only for occasional insomnia, and you should never take them for more than three nights in a row. These drugs can disrupt the body’s natural sleep cycle and suppress the REM sleep period, when dreams occur.
Do not take your troubles to bed. Clear your mind and release your body’s tensions through progressive – relaxation exercises
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