03/15/2026
Perimenopause and menopause can exacerbate nightsweats, snoring and sleep apnea, and good old-fashioned anxiety-induced insomnia. Here are some tips for getting to sleep and staying there!
Exercise: The best way to get to sleep (and stay there) is to go to bed tired. Move that body—it’s just as important for your mind as it is for your body—but ideaslly not right before you go to bed!
Unplug: This isn’t news: turn off the TV and phone screens at least an hour before bedtime. Pick up a book or magazine to quiet your mind and help you drift off.
Create a sleep nest: Make your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet. Invest in a white noise machine if you are a light sleeper.
Avoid booze, caffeine, and to***co: Though they may seem like stress reducers, this trifecta is guilty of robbing you of critical REM sleep.
Establish a pattern: Set up a bedtime routine (that doesn’t involve screens) and go to bed at the same time every day so your body knows when it’s sleepy time.
Let us help! We can help you treat menopausal symptoms that are keeping you up by exploring therapies like Menopause Hormone Therapy and EXOMIND. Call us today to get a good night’s sleep!
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