When the standard advice simply doesn't apply to you...
While scientists don’t yet fully understand the relationship between sleep and ADHD, it’s well-known that a lack of quality of sleep can negatively impact a person’s physiological, psychological, and psychosocial functioning. Many of these effects overlap with and exasperateMost of us are familiar with common recommendations for ensuring a good night’s sleep: meditate, drink chamomile tea, read a book, reduce your exposure to blue light, etc.
. For instance, an interesting book will keep me wide awake all night, and meditation is nearly impossible after a long day of stimulation.After several interviews and lots of time on Internet forums, I’ve compiled these unique tips on how to work with your ADHD to get some quality shut-eye: Put something uninteresting and boring on the TV. The lack of stimulation might make it easier to fall asleep!Take up to 10mg of melatonin. While this shouldn’t be done habitually, it can be a great tool to help get your body used to falling asleep at a specific time.
Perform a quick bodyweight workout before your nightly shower. A couple sets of push-ups, squats, and planks should suffice. Limit caffeine and alcohol. Sadly, that nightly glass of red wine might be causing insomnia according to an article inIf you have the flexibility now, adjust your daily schedule to include a later bedtime and wake-up time. As the saying goes: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! During these challenging times, it is particularly important to stay healthy and vigorous.
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