Sleep

Do you struggle to get to sleep at night? Is it you struggle to go back to sleep if you wake up? Or are you just always feeling tired?

On average, its suggested that adults need 7 to 9 hours sleep, children need 9 to 13 hours sleep, toddlers and babies need 12 to 17 hours sleep.

Are you getting enough? If not, we are here to help, and some of these useful resources or tools might just help you have that great nights sleep you desperately need to help you feel refreshed, ready for the day ahead.

Try looking at your sleeping habits, are you drinking alcohol or tea/coffee late at night? Are you eating a large meal to closely to bedtime? Or it could be you stimulating your brain by too much bright light before bed from using your mobile phone, or watching TV. These things can all have a negative impact on sleeping.

Sleep can usually get better by:

• Relaxing 1 hour before going to bed – no mobile devices or tv
• Going to bed at the same time every night
• Try and make sure your room is quiet and dark
• Exercise during the day, and not at least 4 hours before bed
• Make your bedroom and place to relax, and switch off. Try making it as comfortable as possible

However, if your sleep is very bad try speaking to your pharmacist first, and then your GP if needed.