Your body needs rest. By taking care of your body, you take care of you. If you stay up late every night and need to rise early you are depriving your body of the well deserved rest that it needs.Some helpful hints for getting better rest are to set a reasonable time to retire each night and set your phone to remind you. 40 minutes before retiring stop all screens. No TV, internet, computer activity. Lessen all mental stimulation. Have a cup of chamomile tea. Take a warm shower or bath and relax. Use lavender oil or lotion on your body for soothing. Also a scented eye bag to block the light is helpful. Relaxation techniques of starting at your toes to relax and moving up the body can also block the mind from all the thoughts of the stresses of the day. If your condition is more severe seek medical help.Contemporary Care Centers is a full service psychiatric practice. We welcome new patients. All major insurance is accepted including Medicare. Telehealth is offered for your safety and convenience. www.contemporarycarecenters.com to view all our services and meet the team. Your sleeplessness may be caused by some underlying condition that could be helped by medication management, therapy, or a treatment to bring you back to mental wellness. Call 203-792-0400. We can help. CALL 203-792-0400
