Insomnia is a condition that people all around the world suffer from, even so, many people suffer in silence not knowing that this is what they are suffering from. Insomnia is a condition that consists of having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. This condition affects how these people go about their daily lives. It is also a condition that has a variety of treatments depending on who you decide to speak to.

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Now before you can think of treating your insomnia you need to understand why you are experiencing it. There are a number of reasons why you might be experiencing insomnia. This could include being overtired, stress, and anxiety. You could even experience insomnia because you are drinking too much caffeine. Now how you cure it, totally depends on you and your body. You see one thing might work for you and not someone else because we are all different. Right, with that out the way, have you tried counting? Yes, counting, this old trick can actually work. In order for it to work, you will need to put your phone down and really try to empty your mind.

If counting numbers are boring you can go ahead and try to count sheep. Soon you’ll notice that you become really peaceful and that’s when you will start to drift off. Another great tip would be to limit your coffee intake for the day. This might be hard at first but you can always try green tea which only has a tiny bit of caffeine in it. Next, you can try going to bed earlier than you usually would. Being overactive is a big reason why many people suffer from insomnia. This means that you have to allow your body and mind some time to shut down before calling it a night.