- Take a relaxing bath.
- Put a few drops of relaxing essential oils on your pillow.
- Eat a banana.
- Don't eat a heavy meal before bed.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine right before bed.
- Have a warm milky drink before bed.
- Wear loose, baggy pajamas.
- Cover up the clock so you can't keep looking at the time.
- Play some relaxing music.
- Have thick curtains, or wear an eye mask to block out light.
- If your medications cause insomnia, take them early in the day.
- Make sure your bedroom isn't too hot or too cold.
- Use pain relief methods before going to bed.
- If you can't sleep, leave the bedroom and do something else until you feel sleepy.
- Don't exercise immediately before bed.
Information from The Lupus Site - UK Lupus
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