I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

• 6. If you can’t sleep, don’t lie in bed or stare at the clock. Get up
and do something boring outside the bedroom. When you feel tired,
try to sleep again.
• 7. Bed should only be used for 2 things; sleep and sex – no other
activities, e.g. playing computer games.
• 8. Have sleep rituals to wind down, e.g. brush your teeth, say
‘good night,’ change into pajamas, read inspirational quotes. Try to
avoid exciting activities, e.g. e-chat on Facebook.
• 9. If you have a lot of worries, write down your ‘to-do-list’ or
‘worry-list’ before you sleep – to be continued tomorrow when you
are refreshed.
• 10. Review all the pleasant things that have happened
throughout the day – smile and have sweet dreams.
Each night, when I go to sleep, I die.
And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn.
- Mahatma Gandhi -
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