Is psoriasis troubling your sleep? Tips to overcome it.

Is psoriasis troubling your sleep? Tips to overcome it.

Psoriasis
February 5, 2020 , Last updated: August 20, 2024

Do you suffer from psoriasis and find yourself awake in the middle of the night having a hard time trying to fall asleep? Or do you find yourself too uncomfortable to sleep at night due to your itchy and inflamed skin? Yes, your psoriasis is responsible for the same.

These are some of the psoriasis symptoms which are responsible for ruining your sleep schedule. Do you need a coping manual to deal with your sleeping schedule? Well, you will head there soon. Here are some tips to help you with the same.

  • Set a conducive bedroom for sleep

There are some people blessed with a sound sleep where even an earthquake will fail to wake them up. But some people have such poor sleeping habit that even a falling feather can wake them up. If you belong to the latter category, it’s advisable that you prepare a peaceful environment to sleep. Keep the room cool to help soothe psoriasis symptoms. It is also advised to invest in an eye mask and earplugs. This will not only help you sleep peacefully but also come in handy when you want to avoid socializing.

  • Stick to a sleep schedule

You should go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning, even on weekends. Yes, waking up early on the weekend is a bummer. But developing a routine for something can be extremely helpful.

  • Add exercise to your routine

Outdoor exercising is known to be an effective resistance against insomnia. Consult your homeopath to guide you while making an exercise plan. If you aren’t a fan of rigorous exercising, you can opt for forms of exercising which are fun like swimming, biking or even aerobic exercises.

  • Relax before bedtime

You need to be in the proper mindset to sleep like a baby. Opting for stress management and relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga might do the trick by making you sleepy and helping to relieve the stress of coping with psoriasis symptoms. Indulge into whatever calms you whether it may be listening to music, replacing your late-night caffeine dose with a warm cup of milk or herbal tea. Try having a light meal before the night to strike a balance between a full stomach and an empty stomach. This is mainly because you have trouble sleeping because your tummy is growling on top of bothersome psoriasis symptoms.

  • Have a light snack before bed

Avoid consuming a heavy dinner before going to bed. However, going to the bed empty stomach is not recommended at all. Then again, avoid going to bed starving either, or you might wake up in the middle of the night wanting food.

  • Zero cigarettes

This tip seems obvious for quite a few many reasons. Due to the experience of nicotine withdrawal, you might face trouble falling asleep. Additionally, smoking can take a turn for the worse when it comes to psoriasis.

  • Don’t stay in bed restlessly

It’s vital to stick to your sleeping schedules. However, if you can’t sleep even after 20 minutes or more, get out of the bed and look for a productive way to tire you.

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The aforementioned tips might be helpful in overcoming sleep troubles when used in combination with recommended by your homeopath.

Dr. SARIKA OSTWAL
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Dr. SARIKA OSTWAL

BHMS (GRADED)

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