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How sick people get better sleep
When one is sick, everything is hard. From eating to sleeping, the illness really affects the overall function of the person. But since these two, especially sleeping is a must, one should think of ways to get better sleep even if he or she is sick.
The major consideration, in this case, is the severity of the condition. If you are sick due to a fever, there are certain medications that should be taken in before bedtime. But if you are undergoing a terminal illness, it is best to seek the help of doctors on how you can sleep better.
Tips for good sleep despite sickness
The best setup for people who are sick but who wants to get better sleep is to have somebody to help him or her with their needs. This is very ideal since the sick person doesn’t have to worry about things anymore. Having somebody to do the things that are you supposed to do is ideal since worrying aggravates the condition of a person who is sick. Other tips for sick people to get better sleep include:
1. Rest as much as you can
Rest gives your body time to heal itself. The key is to listen to what your body needs at any given time during your illness.
2. Try to insert exercise
if your body allows it. during daytime. It may sound absurd to ask a sick person to exercise but in reality, the right amount of physical activity may help them to get better. Studies show that people who are sick have greater chances of getting better sleep at night if they do some simple exercises during the day because their bodies will be somehow "tired" and will "crave" sleep at bedtime.
3. Ensure that the temperature is at comfortable levels.
If you are a person who is not used to hot rooms, then it would be ideal to keep your bedroom on the cool side of it. Studies show that people who are sick, actually most people, have better chances of sleeping well if their room has mid-to-high 60's to about 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Eliminate unnecessary noises.
It is best to keep the room of a sick person as quiet as possible so his or her sleep is not disrupted. Experts say that people who are sick have greater chances of getting better if they are able to rest well. So, to ensure that the person who is sick will have a peaceful sleep, noises should be eliminated. If it is not possible to totally eliminate these, try other methods of minimizing them such as putting soft earplugs to the ears of the person or using a white noise machine.
5. Just the right amount of light.
To get better sleep, people who are sick must try to sleep in a room that it either dark or with minimal amount of lights. Why? Because this setting will not only help them get better sleep but can also help them to relax and get well easily. You can keep the room dark by drawing the shades or pulling the curtains down. If you are not the type of person who is not used to totally dark room, try turning on the lamp shade so there will be enough light to get you by. Also, you can wear a comfortable sleep mask.
Note: Always check with a medical or other professional
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