How to sleep longer?

So when I was a teenager I could sleep 9 hours a night, no problem. Over the years, I’ve lost that ability.

No matter how tired I am, I usually wake up after 5 or 6 hours of sleep, can’t fall back asleep, and I feel tired and look tired throughout the day.

How can I get back to getting a full 8 or 9 hours of rest, preferably without the use of over the counter medication?

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Answer #1

Morning : ( timings : 5 - 7 am )

a. Try some deep breathing exercise . Reach upto 1 min for the process ( 1 inhale and exhale ) and continue for 10 minutes. Wear lose and comforatble clothes .

Evening Schedule : ( timings between 5 - 7:30 pm ) a. 20-30 min skipping ( cotton rope,atleast `greater than 1cm diameter )continuously , with one leg alternatively. ( Both legs should not touch the ground at any point of time ) jump on left leg( 2 times ) then on right leg ( 2 times ) and carry on. You can start with 5 minutes . b. Frog jump for atleast 50 metres ( both hands behind ) . c. Few Push - ups and pulls ups d. Stretching legs sideways e. Other stretching exercise you prefer. 3. Dont eat food with too much oil . 4. Avoid Non- Veg for some time , till you start getting good sleep. 5. Dont eat 1 hour before and after any exercise. 6. Stomach should be empty before exercising. 7. Stop or less liquor consumption ( if you drink ) 8. And above all think to help people and be good to all . Follow the rules and the sleep will follow you. Take care and best of luck

Answer #2

I do exercise most days, although I could probably kick up the intensity a little. Good idea about getting some more time in the sun, though.

“Have you tried sleeping earlier?”

I have, but it’s hard for me to fall asleep earlier. I tend to be a night owl, so going to bed early is difficult.

Answer #3

Daily exercise and daily exposure to sunlight should help, even if it doesn’t solve the problem.

Answer #4

Have you tried sleeping earlier?

Answer #5

excersise at least 45 minutes of cardio at least 4times per week. break a sweat or it doesn’t count:)

Answer #6

try to wear yourself out and make sure you don’t take any naps

Answer #7

dont drink too much coffee in the day

Answer #8

just wait until you reach 50. I can barely get in 4 hours before I am awake. my night’s rest consists of many naps. :(

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