Worried and Not Sleeping?

Can't get to sleep because you're depressed about joblessness? Wake up in the middle of the night because anxiety and night-negativities tell you nothing will get better?

Believe me, you are not alone. But the worst thing we can do right now is not get enough sleep. We need the rest to stay positive, battle depression AND to have the energy to call our congresspeople and The White House to tell them to get to work on a jobs bill that makes a difference!

Dr. Weil, noted integrative medicine specialist has these tips for helping you get the rest you need:

• Establish a consistent bedtime routine, and try to go to bed at the same time every night.
• Get plenty of exercise during the day. The more energy you expend during the day, the sleepier you will feel at bedtime.
• Reduce or eliminate your intake of caffeine, stimulants and alcohol. Even when consumed early in the day, these can affect sleep.
• Avoid large meals late in the evening.
• Learn and practice a relaxation technique regularly: Breathing exercises, meditation and yoga are good examples.
• Don't obsess about not sleeping. Instead, remind yourself that while sleeplessness is troublesome, it isn't life-threatening.

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