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Sleep Tips for Adults

Skybird

I have AS and have always had trouble sleeping but just recently it has got much worse. it's really beginning to annoy me and people have commented about how tired I'm looking these days.

I have two issues. One is falling asleep and the other is frequent waking during the night.

I've seen loads of tips aimed at helping kids on the spectrum to sleep but I can't find that much for adults. I have a routine of what time I go to bed and get up and as you can imagine, I stick to that religiously but I'm not sure what else I can do.

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  • I have the same problem regarding noise. Last night I fell asleep quickly after playing Badminton - a rare occurance - but I woke up at 3 am because my Mum was having a coughing fit. It then took me at least two hours to get to sleep again, and I finally woke at 8 am. I was already tired because I had slept badly during the week, and the one night when I could have slept for around 7 hours, I was disturbed. This is so annoying! All day today I have felt tired, angry, tearful, and grouchy, but I did manage to get out and about for a walk.

    Regarding getting to sleep, kiwi fruits, banana, and pumpkin seeds help to relax me, although they do not keep me asleep if there are any noises.

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  • I have the same problem regarding noise. Last night I fell asleep quickly after playing Badminton - a rare occurance - but I woke up at 3 am because my Mum was having a coughing fit. It then took me at least two hours to get to sleep again, and I finally woke at 8 am. I was already tired because I had slept badly during the week, and the one night when I could have slept for around 7 hours, I was disturbed. This is so annoying! All day today I have felt tired, angry, tearful, and grouchy, but I did manage to get out and about for a walk.

    Regarding getting to sleep, kiwi fruits, banana, and pumpkin seeds help to relax me, although they do not keep me asleep if there are any noises.

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