When You Fight the Night: 5 Exercises to Help You Conquer Occasional Insomnia

Staring at the ceiling at night can leave you tired and grumpy. These exercises and techniques can help you work with your body to get the rest you need.
When You Fight the Night: 5 Exercises to Help You Conquer Occasional Insomnia
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The ceiling fan just isn’t that interesting. I conclude this every time I suffer from insomnia, lying in bed for hours without wanting to get up but unable to fall asleep. I often set the stage for this wakefulness myself: too much caffeinated tea before I go to bed or researching something on the internet that puts my mind to work and makes it difficult to turn off.

My episodes of insomnia are generally easy to understand, with clear-cut causes and solutions, but insomnia, overall, is a major clinical problem in the United States.

Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley is a licensed occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience in major health care settings. He is a health columnist for The Epoch Times.