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Sleep Problems Home Treatment

There are many things you can do at home for sleep problems. For example:

  • Use your bed for sleeping and sex only.
  • Keep the bedroom quiet, cool, and dark.
  • Try to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every day.
  • Limit naps during the day, especially close to bedtime.
  • Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas with caffeine) during the day, and don't have any for at least 6 hours before bedtime.
  • Avoid alcohol and nicotine, especially in the evening.

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