I know that you might be suffering from sleeping problems. Some teens suffered from sleeping problems around 10 to 12 years old, before turning 13. Sleeping problems in teens are very common. Many of those teens suffer from insomnia, and having difficulty sleeping. Around the hour of sleeping avoid caffeine like coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and chocolate. The estimation of insomnia in teenagers is as high as 23.8%.
Some reasons for suffering insomnia are:
Schedule, school, stress, university, work. Schoolwork might be stressful for those people because too much work accumulates.
Caffeine, teens who drink beverages with caffeine or energetic drinks to stay energetic during the whole day, but that is why they have a hard time falling asleep.
Medications.
Devices, staying with the device or falling asleep with the device in your hand including phones, iPads, tablets or computers.
Spending too much time texting or chatting with friends until late night hours.
Tips for avoiding sleep problems:
Most teens should get 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night.
Try a relaxing bedtime routine.
Take a warm bath or shower.
Reading.
Listening to music.
Get regular exercises, at least one hour or one hour and a half (90 minutes) before bedtime.
Keep the bedroom dark, cool and quiet.
In conclusion, remember to have a balanced life. But also remember to have a good sleep quality and for that sleep for 8 to 10 hours a day. Avoiding sleep problems is very important. If your sleeping issues get deeper, visit your doctor. Finally, have a quiet and relaxing environment for a good sleep.
By: Alana Garcia
7th Grader
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