I get the best night’s sleep if I take a magnesium pill before bed. Otherwise I find yoga helpful. I don’t wake up like you do - I just find the difference in apparent quality of sleep whether I wake up feeling rested or like something the cat dragged in, but those work for me.

I have long-term sleep issues, mainly waking up after 4 hours and not getting back to sleep. Medication is only a temporary fix. I have found that huge amounts of exercise helps along with possible changes to diet if needed. Also going to bed earlier and having no noise helps too.

I always take about an hour walk in the evening, and turn off tv/computer, etc about half an hour before bed. Both activities help clear the mind.

I have sleeping pills that I use every now and then

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