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Insomnia Help [An Advanced Quiz]
How to Sleep Better and Fall Asleep Quickly
Insomnia is bad news. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, or so you think. Your bed is comfortable, you’re going to bed at the same time every night, and so on, and you still can’t sleep. What else could you do. Take our quiz and see if you find some new things you can add to your routine.
1) Do you wear socks to bed (don’t laugh!)?
2) Do you drink warm milk or eat some turkey before going to bed?
3) Do you use aromatherapy and know which scents help you sleep better?
4) Do you play soothing music before bedtime (or even while drifting off to sleep)?
5) Do you use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping) to help you sleep better?
6) Do you have a few drinks at night to help you sleep better?
7) Do you worry that you might not be able to sleep well AGAIN?
Answers: The correct answers are given below. Check how yours match up.
1) Yes. Socks? Sure, it sounds like a joke, but try it. A lot of people find that it helps.
2) Yes. Warm milk and cooked turkey contain Tryptophan, an amino acid that has been found to help people sleep better.