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Sleeping Better

The University Counselling Service has produced a large range of self-help leaflets. Why not have a look at the one on Insomnia?

• Don't work in or on your bed; keep your bed for relaxation and sleep.
• 'Switch off' before going to bed: stop working at least an hour before you intend on going to sleep and spend time doing something more relaxing e.g. listening to music, talking to a friend, doing some sport, doing some relaxation exercises, taking a stroll, having a bath etc.
• If you stick to a regular bed time and getting up time it will be easier to maintain a good sleeping pattern.
• Too much alcohol will prevent you from sleeping properly and will tend to make you tired the next day.
• Do not 'catastrophise' about not being able to sleep well i.e. stop telling yourself that you will not be able to do anything the next day if you cannot get to sleep. Even when you are not sleeping much you will still be able to function well, think logically, and do difficult mental tasks. It is mundane, vigilance-type tasks and mood (e.g. irritability) that are most affected by lack of sleep.

Further information: NHS Advice on Insomnia

CUSU provides confidential, free, non-judgemental support and information to individual students. Contact the CUSU Education Officer, Welfare Officer or Women's Officer by email, phone or by dropping into the office if you would like support or information on any topic.