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  • Some possible causes of sleep disorders are:

    1. Lifestyle Factors
    • Use of drugs
    • Caffeine intake
    • Smoking
    • Shift work
    • Jet lag due to travelling


    2. Environmental Factors
    • Noise such as passing airplane, TV, music, cars, alarm, etc
    • Too much light in the room
    • Extreme room temperature


    3. Physical Factors
    • Headache
    • Body pain


    4. Psychological Factors
    • Depression
    • Stress
    • Worries


    If you are suffering from any one of these symptoms and find that you cannot function normally during the day, speak to your parents, teacher or your family doctor. It is good to get help early if you are unable to sleep properly before it begins to affect your health.

    What you can do to help yourself:
    1. Regular exercise during the day
    2. Relax before bedtime – drink something warm (without caffeine or alcohol), take a warm shower, do some relaxation exercise.
    3. Avoid strenuous activities at bedtime
    4. Avoid alcohol, caffeine or other stimulants.
    5. Use your bed only for sleeping and sexual activity.
    6. Maintain a regular sleep schedule.
    7. Avoid naps.
    8. Avoid reliance on sleeping pills or tranquilisers.