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As a teenager, you have homework, activities, and friendships to think about—with such a full plate, getting enough sleep can be tough. If you're having trouble with your sleep schedule, you may feel frustrated and powerless (not to mention exhausted!). Your situation is so tough, but there are actually so many effective, expert-backed strategies that can help you fall and stay asleep more easily. We've pulled together everything you need to know—read our complete guide below!
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QuestionHow can a 14 year old fall asleep fast?Alex Dimitriu, MD is the Owner of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, a clinic based in the San Francisco Bay Area with expertise in psychiatry, sleep, and transformational therapy. Alex earned his Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook University in 2005 and graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine's Sleep Medicine Residency Program in 2010. Professionally, Alex has dual board certification in psychiatry and sleep medicine.Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Daily exercise can make it easier to fall asleep at night. However, avoid intense exercise at night, which can boost your energy levels and keep you awake. Additionally, don't look at your phone when you're in bed. Checking the time on your phone will expose your eyes to blue light, which tells your brain that it's daytime.
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QuestionWhat can a teenager take to help them sleep?Alex Dimitriu, MD is the Owner of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, a clinic based in the San Francisco Bay Area with expertise in psychiatry, sleep, and transformational therapy. Alex earned his Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook University in 2005 and graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine's Sleep Medicine Residency Program in 2010. Professionally, Alex has dual board certification in psychiatry and sleep medicine.Avoid taking and pills or medications to help you fall asleep, even if they aren't habit-forming. Instead, try drinking some chamomile or Valerian tea. Another option is to simply sit quietly when it's time to go to bed. Wait for yourself to get bored. Boredom often brings out the sleepiness.
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QuestionMy sleep schedule can change very easily. How do I make sure that I keep a consistent routine?Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.Keep to a routine and ritual before going to bed. Do the same things in the same sequence, i.e., wash face, brush teeth, pick up dirty clothes and put them in the hamper, get your clothes ready for the next day, put your backpack and purse side by side and ready to go.
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- ↑ https://hr.wustl.edu/creating-a-sleep-routine-6-steps-to-better-sleep/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm
- ↑ https://www.livestrong.com/article/497873-what-happens-when-you-eat-complex-carbs-before-bed/
- ↑ https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-treatments/essential-oils-for-sleep/
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm
- ↑ https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.3170
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/sleepless-nights-try-stress-relief-techniques
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-tips-to-sleep-better-when-you-worry-about-not-sleeping/
- ↑ https://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/institute-for-population-health/community/covid-19-awareness/newsletters/issue/importance-of-sleep-for-teenagers
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/features/students-sleep.htm
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/sleep.html
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