Your college roommate is experiencing insomnia. Explain five changes she could make in her life or techniques she could use to get a "good night's sleep."
What will be an ideal response?
Answer will include a description of five of the following behavioral remedies:
(1) Stimulus control, that is, associating the bed with sleeping, not studying or watching TV, will help to establish a regular schedule for sleeping.
(2) Sleep restriction, that is, restricting sleep to normal bedtime hours, helps avoid fragmenting sleep rhythms.
(3) Paradoxical intention, that is, trying to keep the eyes open (in the dark) and stay awake as long as possible, will allow sleep to come unexpectedly and lower performance anxiety.
(4) Relaxation through progressive muscle relaxation will help lower arousal before sleep.
(5) Strenuous exercise during the day (not before bedtime) promotes sleep.
(6) Eating starchy foods increases the amount of tryptophan, which increases serotonin, which is associated with relaxation and sleepiness.
(7) Avoid stimulants, especially close to bedtime.
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