poor sleep hygiene

poor sleep hygiene

A general term for pre-sleep habits that are suboptimal and not conducive to proper rest, which can affect a person’s functioning during the day.
Aetiology
Excess alcohol, tobacco, meals or snacks immediately before sleep; sedentary lifestyle; daytime napping; bereavement; traumatic events and personal tragedies.
Management
Regular exercise, abstinence from abuse substances, stress reduction, meditation, autohypnosis.