Sleep Problems: Page 10 A catch-all term for the inability to
fall or stay asleep, sleeplessness is -- as sufferers know -- a
very serious problem. It's sleeplessness whenever something,
whether it's physical pain, anxiety, or an underlying condition,
prevents you from falling asleep within a reasonable amount of
time or staying asleep long enough to achieve a good night's
sleep. What to do: Talk to experts about sleeplessness, and
you'll be told to practice good "sleep hygiene." What this means
is that you need to take your lack of sleep seriously and look
at your sleep habits and physical surroundings to see what might
be preventing you from sleeping well. Start with your evening
habits: What do you do in the hours before bed? Eliminate late-
night eating, drinking, and computer use and your chances of
falling asleep quickly and sleeping soundly are much greater.
Use the last hour before bed to do things that relax you, like
taking a warm bath, meditating, or reading. Next take a look at
your bedroom. Is it