Are there any products in pharmacies (natural or not) that help women fall asleep?

Question

Sometimes I have a lot of trouble falling asleep at night and it can last for hours.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question! At first glance, I do not recommend medication for insomnia as a first line of treatment. The most important thing is to look at non-pharmacological measures to improve sleep hygiene and quality. Here are some of them: At least 1 hour before bedtime, you should turn off any type of screen: computer, phone, TV, and handheld readers too. Most of them emit a type of light that is stimulating. Regardless of bedtime, I suggest getting up at the same time every day (even on days off), which will help establish a sleep routine eventually. You don't want to look at the clock at night, it's a great source of stress! Keep the bedroom for sleeping and intimacy only. No reading, working, or watching TV in bed. This way, the body will associate the bedroom with sleep as soon as you enter it. Avoid naps during the day, and avoid stimulants like coffee as much as possible, especially in the afternoon. If you have been in bed for 15 minutes and are not falling asleep, I suggest you get up, go to the kitchen or living room for a few minutes, and then return to the bedroom. This can have a reset effect. If you have a lot of worries, write them down in a notebook or journal at night, so you can be reassured that they won't be forgotten and that you can address them the next morning. These strategies can take up to 2 weeks to implement, so take your time, gradually, be patient and willing too. If they don't work at all, I would advise you to see a doctor. I hope I've been of some help to you, and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate! Tom Samaha, pharmacist