TREATING INSOMNIA

Sleep problems or insomnia is often an issue for Veterans.

There are several things you can do right away to improve your sleep. Try to remember to:• Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool • Make your bedroom a place just for sleeping and not a place for other

activities like watching television, reading, working on the computer, or listening to the radio

• Create a relaxing bedtime routine • Stick to a sleep schedule, making sure you wake up close to the same

time every day • Get outside and exercise daily (but not close to bedtime) • Take medications that might delay, or disrupt your sleep earlier in the

day • Avoid caffeine and nicotine • Avoid alcohol before bed, or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol • Avoid large meals and beverages late at night

If sleep problems are affecting your health and well-being or are getting in the way of your relationships, work, or daily activities, you may want to reach out for support.

Consider connecting with:• Your family doctor• A mental health professional, such as a therapist • Your local VA Medical Center or Vet Center: VA

specializes in the care and treatment of Veterans. • A spiritual or religious advisor

For more information about sleep please go to

http://maketheconnection.net

Hi, I'm Deanna Wharwood and I'm known as the Veterans' Coach. I help active duty veterans and their families transition from military life to their dream life through a proven process of transition assistance coaching and small business start up. I'm not a mental health professional. However, I believed that it was important to get this information to our community.

If you feel I can be of service to you, helping you and your family transition from military life, find jobs you love, or start your own business, contact me on DeannaWharwood.com.

More importantly, please share this information with those who may need it. And..."Welcome Home!"• Best,

Deanna