[CJFusco]

I went through a two-month period where I just couldn't sleep recently. There are a few things to consider...

- if you are worried about something, it will keep you up.
- if you are actively trying to sleep, it will make sleep harder. that's why you will sometimes be dozing off while watching tv or reading, but then when you turn the light off you can't seem to fall asleep. Getting frustrated makes it worse. Whatever you do, don't look at the clock.
- If you don't fall asleep after laying in bed after a half hour or so, get up and do something to occupy your mind. Go to bed when sleepiness comes on.
- Eliminate caffeinated drinks after 2PM or so. THe caffeine stays in your system for hours.
- Get more active. Wear your body out. That's what it's there for.
- Sex definitely helps. Not only does it give you that "post-coital bliss" feeling, but sex releases the body's natural sedatives.

I have kept all these things in mind, and my sleep has been much improved except for a random night here and there. Actually, my problem lately has been waking up in the middle of the night... not sure what to do about that one.