“It can be a good idea to keep a sleep diary. It may uncover lifestyle habits or daily activities that contribute to your sleeplessness”.1
Umbrella
What may the Sleep Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Sleep Pattern
- Sleep Routine
Perimenopause
Is there an association between perimenopause and sleep?
On page one in Menopause and Sleep Problems the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) elaborate on:
Look for A Pattern
How may I Look for A Pattern with my sleep?
In Sleep and Tiredness: How To Get To Sleep – Keep A Sleep Diary the (United Kingdom) NHS (National Health Service) elaborate on:
If you see your GP or a sleep expert they will probably ask you to keep a sleep diary to help them diagnose your sleep problems.
A sleep diary can also reveal underlying conditions that explain your insomnia, such as stress or medicine”.3
Who is a GP?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
Sleep Diary
Where may I find a sleep diary?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Triggers
What triggers may result in insufficient sleep?
In Healthy Sleep Tips for Women: Avoid Stimulating Substances Close To Bedtime the (United States) National Sleep Foundation elaborate on:
“Caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Depending on how your body absorbs caffeine, it can be helpful to avoid caffeine in the late-afternoon/evening”.4
In Alcohol and Sleep: Tips for A Good Night’s Sleep Drinkaware.co.uk elaborate on:
- “Stay away from caffeine and alcohol late in the evening. Try a hot, milky or herbal drink instead”.5
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help to look for a pattern with my sleep?
If you would like help to look for a pattern with your sleep, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can identify any patterns, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Sleep Pattern?
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Links
Where may I find Links related to Sleep Pattern?
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Links
This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- Alcohol and Sleep
- Better Sleep In 6 Steps
- Enjoy Your Nap, But Be Aware of the Pros and Cons
- Eyes Wide Shut: How Caffeine Can Affect Your Sleep
- Healthy Sleep Tips for Women
- How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel
- How To Sleep Better During Menopause
- Insomnia: How You Can Treat Insomnia Yourself
- Menopause and Insomnia
- NSF Official Sleep Diary [National Sleep Foundation, United States]
- NSF Tool To Get the Right Amount of Sleep [National Sleep Foundation, United States]
- Sleep Tips: 6 Steps To Better Sleep
- Sleep and Tiredness: How To Get To Sleep – Keep A Sleep Diary
- Sleep and Your Health: What can I try at home to help me sleep better?
- Sleep.org
- Symptoms & Diagnosis: RLS Symptom Diary
- Try These 6 Steps for Better Sleep
- Tuesday Tips: How Aging Really Affects Your Sleep [+ Video]
- Tuesday Tips: How To Break Up With Your Social Network At Bedtime [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- What Makes A Good Night’s Sleep?
- What To Do When Anxiety Affects Your Sleep
- Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Sleep
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Healthy Sleep Tips for Women: Avoid Stimulating Substances Close To Bedtime. National Sleep Foundation https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/healthy-sleep-tips-women Accessed: 24 July 2020
- Menopause and Sleep Problems. 2015:1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/2015/mn-sleep-problems.pdf Accessed: 24 July 2020
- Sleep and Tiredness: How To Get To Sleep – Keep A Sleep Diary. Page Last Reviewed: 22 July 2019. NHS (National Health Service) https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/#keep-a-sleep-diary Accessed: 24 July 2020
- Healthy Sleep Tips for Women: Avoid Stimulating Substances Close To Bedtime. National Sleep Foundation https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/healthy-sleep-tips-women Accessed: 24 July 2020
- Alcohol and Sleep: Tips for A Good Nights Sleep. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-sleep Accessed: 24 July 2020
Topic Last Updated: 24 July 2020 – Topic Last Reviewed: 24 July 2020
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