The following (also listed in menu at left) is a brief overview of the more common sleep disorders that we treat at the C. Duane Morgan Sleep Disorder Center. The material provided in this section is for informational purposes only, and is not to be used as a substitute for specific medical advice. For a discussion of your condition, please contact your physician.
Good Sleep Hygiene
Regardless of the cause of your sleep problems, it’s important to practice good sleep hygiene. Here are some tips to help you maintain healthy sleep habits:
At Night
- Use the bed and bedroom for sleep and sex only
- Establish a regular bedtime routine and a regular sleep-wake schedule
- Do not eat or drink too much close to bedtime
- Create a sleep-promoting environment that is dark, cool and comfortable
- Avoid disturbing noises – consider a bedside fan or white-noise machine to block out disturbing sounds
During the Day
- Consume less or no caffeine, particularly late in the day
- Avoid alcohol and nicotine, especially close to bedtime
- Exercise, but not within three hours before bedtime
- Avoid naps, particularly in the late afternoon or evening
- Keep a sleep diary to identify your sleep habits and patterns that you can share with your doctor
Other Resources
National Sleep Foundation
www.sleepfoundation.org
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
www.aasmnet.org
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
www.rls.org
Narcolepsy Network
www.narcolepsynetwork.org
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