Is the pandemic affecting how you sleep these days? Well, you have PLENTY of company! In fact 98% of Americans are experiencing at least some change in their sleep patterns
COVID-somina, yes it’s a thing, happens when we slide out of our regular routines. No longer needing to get to work at the exact time as you used to, or getting the kids to school on time – ANY change in routine – can change our sleep cycles.
Prescriptions for sleep medications jumped almost 15% . But doctors say that a prescription should be your absolute LAST resort.
Here’s what you can do instead. Lifestyle changes can be the solution. For example, exercise earlier in the day. Wake up at the same time each day. Don’t use the snooze button. (Easier said than done.) And do your best turn off your screen devices, and wind down an hour or so before you hit the sack. Keeping your bedtime consistent is also a good idea. Here's more advice from an expert: