Q&A for How to Get a Comfortable Night's Sleep

If you've tried all of these things and you regularly struggle with getting a good night's sleep, consider reaching out to a sleep specialist. It really helps to have someone who is trained in CBTI (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia).

Meditating is fine if you're a skilled meditator, but if you're not, I think it's actually more anxiety-provoking. It gets people really thinking about all the things that are bothering them because they're trying to clear their mind and in the process all the stuff that they need to deal with starts to surface, so they get really upset right before they go to bed.

There's a lot of info on the internet about avoiding TVs and screens before bed, but those are actually some of the best ways to clear your mind before falling asleep. The problem is the blue light coming from the screens, but you can filter that out. You can use digital filters, like the built-in Nigh Shift filter on the iPhone, or you can get blue light filtering glasses online. The other problem is the content you're watching. You want to avoid anxiety-provoking content that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Instead, watch something chill and relaxing, like a nature documentary.

This is really a personal preference based on your comfort and body response. If you find you have a sore neck or headache in the morning, you might want to consider switching to a cervical pillow or with neck support. They generally have extra cushion for your neck and a dip in the middle for your head to rest more anatomically.

Making sure you are using the right products for your body type and flow is the first step. There are many products available specifically for your period. Additionally, you can take a dose of ibuprofen or naproxen before bedtime with a light snack. This will reduce the discomfort and flow during the night, just as it does in daytime. Many women take scheduled anti-inflammatory medicines for the first couple of days for this reason.