Having a good night's sleep is not only essential for good health generally it is very important for the management of epilepsy. Lack of sleep is a trigger for seizures but as well can have a dramatic effect on the severity of side effects. Plus, different medications can affect sleep in different ways, some can make you very drowsy, while some can give you insomnia. So, making sure you manage your sleep and your sleep patterns is very important. 1) Make sure you go to bed at the same time. If you're on a new medication and need to sleep an extra hour a day make it part of your routine. It's much easier to get to sleep and function if you keep a regular bed hour 2) Avoid sugar/caffiene in the last four hours before bedtime. Whether your medication makes you drowsy or gives you insomnia you want to get the most out of your sleeptime. In this e-book there are also natural remedies that can aid sleep as well, well worth a look. Also avoid TV in the last hour or anything that is likely to stimulate your brain. 3) Make sure you have a regular sleeping place and that is a comfortable temperate and is kept dark so you can get the most out of your sleep. Good sleeping habits will make getting a good night's sleep a lot easier. There are also methods you can use to train your brain to get an improved level of sleep. Check out this e-book. 4) If you find you are still very drowsy consider increasing your sleep each night or making dietry changes |
