Sleeplessness effect on your Health

Most people sleep, on average, 7 to 8 hours each night, though some people need more sleep while others need a good deal less. There is no cause for concern if, for example you get 5 to 6 hours sleep, as long as you feel rested and well during the day. There is also no harm in having occasional restless night; you will make up for this by sleeping longer the following night. However, long periods without sufficient sleep or in which sleep is regularly broken can have a harmful effect on your physical and mental health.

PREVENTING SLEEPLESSNESS

If you find that you cannot get to sleep as soon as you go to bed, try not to worry about it; this will only make matters worse. Even if you just relax or doze for a few hours you will probably be getting enough rest. The following self-help suggestions may help you get a good night's sleep:

1. Try to do some form of physical exercise during the day so that your body needs rest because it is tired. A short, gentle stroll in the open air an hour or so before going to bed may also help.
2. A full stomach generally is not conducive to sleep, but a warm, milky drink at bedtime may help you to feel sleepy.
3. Avoid heavy drinking.
4. A warm bath is often relaxing. A shower may not be a good idea if it is too invigorating.
5. Recreational reading, which is not associated with work or study, often makes people sleepy.
6. Make sure that you are neither too hot nor too cold. Most people sleep best in room temperature of 60 to 65 degree Fahrenheit. 
7. Make your environment as conducive to sleep as possible. Make sure that there are no irritating, dripping faucets or knocking radiators. A comfortable bed will help.
8. Sex may help you relax and fall asleep.