Sleep hygiene
1 important to maintain a good pre-sleep routine
2 limit caffeine, caffeine can trigger pain 18 oz of caffeine, stop after 3pm
3 alcohol contributes to insomnia
4 get regular exercise but not in late eve as it increases body temp
5 sleep is better in cooler than standard, a.c. window open
6 dark and quiet in room
7 consider age of bed, pillows,
8 stimulus control, idea that your bed become a place for refuge, find a different
place to relax or other than the bed
9 only 2 things to do in bed
10 get up at same time even if slept poorly
If you have really bad insomnia, keeping a sleep log might be helpful
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