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Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep When Sick

August 26, 2019 by Carter Leave a Comment

Getting sick is no fun, especially when you’re having trouble sleeping at night. But the thing is, sleep is one of the best ways to overcome any sickness. In fact, WebMD recommends you get at least 7-9 hours of sleep a night to fight the flu.

Easier said than done right?

If you’re under the weather and having trouble falling asleep, check out these surefire ways to get a better night’s sleep.

1. Go to Bed Early

This may be tough to do if you’ve just spent all down propped up on your couch binge watching television. But the truth is, the earlier you can get yourself to bed, away from Netflix and other distractions, the higher chances you’ll have of falling asleep and getting well. If your partner snores, you can check out Smart Nora.

After all, your bed is going to be much more comfortable than your couch. At least it should be. And if it’s not, it’s time you start looking into getting a better mattress for times like these.

Don’t know where to start looking? Start by checking out this Casper mattress review. With a Casper mattress, you can expect things like:

High-quality material that will help you rest at night

Support for all kinds of sleepers: side, back, stomach, and yes, even sick sleepers

Durability that is going to last every flu season for years to come

Zero motion transfer

And best of all, you can try a Casper mattress for 100 days before deciding to buy.

2. Unplug

Laying around all day feeling sick will leave anyone bored out of their mind. And as much as we all love streaming our favorite shows, one can only watch so much TV.

Playing Candy Crush on your phone all day might help pass the time and keep your mind off feeling sick. But to get a good night’s sleep, it’s recommended you unplug at least an hour before you are ready to hit the hay.

That’s because the blue light your phone or tablet displays suppresses the amount of melatonin your body produces. And it’s melatonin that lets your body know it’s time to sleep.

3. Use White Noise

Certain sounds can help you get to sleep faster, even when you’re sick, by drowning out disruptive noises around you.

To take advantage of this, try adding white noise to your nighttime routine by using a machine or music streaming service to play white noise when you lay down. The best noises include ocean sounds, meditative music, rain, and even birds chirping.

4. Turn on a Humidifier

Dry air has the potential to irritate your eyes, nose, and throat, especially when you’re sick. By using a humidifier, you can add moisture back into the air when the air becomes too dry. This will prevent your sickness from getting worse and help you get a better night’s sleep.

Sometimes, there’s nothing you can do to get over a cold or the flu but sleep and wait it out. So, you might as well get the best sleep possible and overcome your sickness quicker.

 

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