{"id":3855,"date":"2014-10-26T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-10-26T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/candostreet.com\/blog-parents\/?p=3855"},"modified":"2014-10-24T08:47:38","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T12:47:38","slug":"sleep-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/candostreetny.com\/blog-parents\/sleep-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep: Often a Problem for Moms"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"sleep\"<\/a>Busy moms are often operating in a sleep deprivation mode.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

So, on those occasions when they have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep they chalk it up to stress, a sick child or working long hours. But it could be something more than that; it could be a sleep problem or a sleep disorder.<\/p>\n

Most adults need at least eight hours of sleep every night to be well rested. Not everyone gets the sleep they need.<\/p>\n

About 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep problems every year. Not getting enough sleep for a long time can cause health problems.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Many of us suffer from insomnia which <\/strong>includes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Trouble falling asleep<\/p>\n

\u2022 Having trouble getting back to sleep<\/p>\n

\u2022 Waking up too early<\/p>\n

Insomnia is called chronic when it lasts most nights for a few weeks or more. When this happens it may be time to see your doctor.<\/p>\n

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers the following tips for better sleep:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Go to bed and get up at the same times each day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoid caffeine, nicotine, beer, wine, and liquor four to six hours before bedtime.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t exercise within two hours of bedtime.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t eat large meals within two hours of bedtime.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t nap later than 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sleep in a dark, quiet room that isn\u2019t too hot or cold for you.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If you can\u2019t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something quiet.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wind down in the 30 minutes before bedtime by doing something relaxing.<\/p>\n

\u00a0How long should it take to fall asleep? It is normal to take between 10 and 20 minutes to fall asleep. People who fall asleep in less than five minutes may have a serious sleep disorder.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Feeling sleepy during the day<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the FDA, feeling tired every now and then is normal. It is not <\/em><\/strong>normal for sleepiness to interfere with your daily life. Watch for signs like:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Slowed thinking \u2022 Feeling cranky<\/p>\n

\u2022 Trouble paying attention<\/p>\n

\u2022 Heavy eyelids<\/p>\n

Several sleep disorders can make you sleepy during the day. One of these is narcolepsy. <\/strong>People with narcolepsy feel very sleepy even after a full night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Snoring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep. It is caused by vibrating in the throat. Some people can make changes that will stop snoring. These include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Losing weight<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cutting down on smoking and alcohol<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sleeping on your side instead of on your back<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Source: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.fda.gov<\/span><\/p>\n

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