Sleep Mattress
Surprisingly few research studies exist on measuring the quality of a sleep mattress on how well we sleep and on whether or not a mattress can decrease sleep problems. Some of the research involves the use of various types of mattress to help individuals recover from a medical procedure or for some other debilitating disorder where a lot of time is spent in bed. Few studies have examined the variables that might make a mattress better for you. One study did measure some sleep variable such as body temperature, respirations, and body movements while subjects slept on different mattress types. They did find that quality mattresses tended to perform better than those of lesser quality in terms of their quantitative measures of sleep. These measures were correlated with subjects' self reported quality of sleep.
We do know that when individuals who suffer from sleep apnea, sleep better, and feel more rested, then their sleep apnea improves. Having a good night's rest is so important, that it is a good idea to try to make your sleep and your bed as comfortable and as sleep inducing as possible. Mattresses have improved in their construction over the years and the consumer is presented with a variety of options from memory foam to feather tops. The best thing to do is to try out a few beds in a showroom if possible. You need to find something that is supportive yet comfortable. Many people swear by the amazing comfort of a memory foam beds, while for others, it creates an unpleasant sensation. You are going to spending a great part of each 24 hour period on your bed, so spend some time with selecting your next sleep mattress.
I Can't Sleep!
There can be many reasons why you cannot sleep. So let's do a check-off list to see what could be the problem.
- I am thinking too much about a problem.
- I forgot something important.
- I had coffee late in the day.
- I had too much caffeine today including colas.
- I have been going to bed at different times.
- I am not consistent with wake up times.
- I work some day shifts and some night shifts.
- I am anxious all of the time.
- I just ended a relationship and I am depressed.
- I have not been eating right.
- I got into a fight with my spouse before bedtime.
- I got into arguments with my children before bedtime.
- I take medication that may cause sleeplessness.
- I took an antihistamine today.
- I took a diet pill today.
- I have too much stimulus going on.
- I wake up because I have to go to the bathroom (lots).
- I cannot sleep because I worry about not sleeping.
- I took a nap today.
- I have alcohol nightly & I wake up after 3 hrs.
- I snore.
- I have sleep apnea.
- I do not like my mattress.
- I do not like who I am sleeping with.
- I smoke cigarettes.
- I have an alcohol problem.
- I have a drug problem.
- I take over the counter drugs & I don't know the side effects.
- I take sleeping medication that does not work anymore.
- I cannot sleep without sleeping medication.
- I am in menopause.
- I have hormones that are unstable.
- I have sore muscle and cannot get into a comfortable position.
- I have aches and pains, constantly.
- I cannot sleep when it is light out.
- I cannot sleep when it is dark out.
- I cannot sleep with the TV or radio on.
- I am hungry before I go to sleep.
Now that you have read the list you will get some idea about why you cannot sleep. Anyone of these things can prevent you from getting the right kind of sleep. There really is no excuse for not changing your behaviors in order to assure better sleep. There are many ways to approach your sleeping difficulties so please visit us again. We will attempt to explain how to overcome some of these problems. For right now though, you are probably reading this because you are having a problem right now, and you want a suggestion, right now. So here's a suggestion:
Sleep Tip
This suggestion really comes from hypnosis and meditation techniques. The reason it works is because both methods count on the factor of focus. When you focus on something soothing, and it distracts you from your current issues, helps lull you into the deep sleep you need. This means that your brain has to be put into a mode in order to start the sleep process.
Think of somewhere pleasant you would like to go to. Keep your eyes closed and the room quiet if you can. Even if you cannot have quiet, this will help. Pick a comfortable mental image of transportation for which you would like to travel and the destination. What you will do is think about getting into the train, plane, boat, and car. You have to think about every move you will make. For example, I am walking onto the train and I see passengers getting on with me. I can see the kind to train with the seats. I am looking for a place to sit on my way to Paris. I can everyone sitting down as I can hear the noise of the train engines gearing up to leave the train station. The train is slowing leaving the station and I can see out the window. Out of the window I can see people waving to the passengers.
Continue with this process in detail. Picture the scenery outside and great it looks. Think of the colors and pleasant sounds. See the mountains, lakes, ocean, forest, fields that look so blue or green or any visual sense. Continue this process on the way to your favorite place. You can imagine your favorite places and everything surrounding it. Visually see yourself entering different places that make you feel good. Continue to direct your thoughts to the positive.