Sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene is a group of behavioral strategies used to try to improve sleep quality, reduce insomnia or reduce hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) commonly used in a variety of chronic illnesses, or in otherwise healthy people with insomnia. Sleep hygiene is a self-help approach.

Strategies for improving sleep

Crawley and Chambers (2005) suggest:

• Make sure you only sleep in your bedroom
• Have a sleep routine
• Try not to stimulate yourself just before bed
• Avoid day/night reversal
• Do not sleep too much and correct day/night reversal
• Limit daytime sleeps

See also

• Sleep dysfunction
• Insomnia
• Hypersomnia

chronic illness any long-term illness, regardless of the severity. Chronic illnesses are typically incurable, requiring long-term management.