How can I get started?
Here are some actions you can take immediately to improve your sleep
Above all else, you have to make sleep a priority. You can get away with one or two late nights, but it’s important to quickly pay back the sleep time lost. Schedule sleep like any other daily activity. Put it on your “to-do” list. Make sure you cross it off every night. Your body needs a chance to recharge. Your immune system needs support as it combats the growth of prostate cancer. Make smart choices that improve your odds of success. Here are some things you can start doing tonight to stack the deck in your favor with regard to sleep.
- Turn off all lights and electronic devices
- Make sure the room is completely dark
- Keep any digital displays that are visible in the dark at least 3 feet away from your head
- Take your TV out of the bedroom
- Add white noise, like a fan or sound machine, to drown out background noise
- Establish regular sleep and wake schedules (even on weekends)
- Create a relaxing bedtime routine, like taking a hot shower or listening to soothing music
- Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows
- Use your bedroom only for sleep (and sex)
- Finish eating at least 2 to 3 hours before your regular bedtime
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime
- If you get up often at night to urinate, stop drinking fluids a few hours before bed
- Try a melatonin dietary supplement