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8 Things You Shouldn't Do After Midnight

At night, the only healthy thing to do is sleep. There are certain things you shouldn't do at night. Your mood and your energy levels on the next day depend upon how well you sleep at night.

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On some days, when you are unable to sleep, it is better to do the necessary things to fall asleep as insomnia can gradually become chronic if you don't pay attention.

There are some people who also take sedatives to induce sleep. This could have some side effects. Remember the fact that every lifestyle factor of yours must be contributing to sleeplessness.

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Addressing such factors is essential when dealing with insomnia. So, when you find yourself awake after midnight, never do the following things as they are unhealthy.

Let us discuss about things you shouldn't do before bed.

Smoking

Smoking

If you smoke one more cigarette at midnight, you can't fall asleep even after one more hour as smoking stimulates you and wakes you up. It interferes with your sleep systems.

Drinking

Drinking

Drinking alcohol after midnight may spoil your sleep quality and may make your hangover worse the next morning.

Caffeine

Caffeine

Do you know what causes insomnia? Among several other factors, stimulants are one reason. Caffeine is one stimulant which should be avoided after evening. Consuming it during midnight is like driving your sleep away deliberately.

Sugary Snacks

Sugary Snacks

It is better to stay away from sugary foods even during the day. They add up to your calories and your weight issues may again make you lose sleep.

Spicy Foods

Spicy Foods

This is one of the things you shouldn't do before bed. These hot foods may cause acid reflux if you consume them at midnight and try to sleep immediately.

Taking Fluids

Taking Fluids

Drinking in fluids may again cause you to wake up to visit the washroom during early hours. Avoid them before bed.

Watching TV

Watching TV

You will lose track of time and stay awake till morning if you come across an interesting program in the TV.

Thinking About Work

Thinking About Work

Worrying about work may cause stress which would add up to your insomnia. It is better to relax at night rather than thinking about work

Story first published: Monday, July 20, 2015, 1:42 [IST]
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