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Newly experiencing not finding sleep before or after playing Bridge
I am a passionate bridge player. Often I play Duplicat bridge before ging to bed on the computer. However, I often am not able to sleep after e demanding play. I am trying to find a solution without cancelling playing the Game of Duplicate Bridge, including smaller tournaments, not on national or International Base. I am also a partial caretaker to my husband.
Please does anyone have an experience with this? Thank you
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Could u find a tournament earlier in the day? Do u think this would help or are you really amped up for the entire day?
The best advice I can give you is relaxation techniques. There are a plethora to choose from. Meditation, alone or guided (I used to use an app with many guided meditations, you don’t need another person present. The app I used was narrated by someone who sounded exactly like Sean connery- it was perfect!).; yoga; massage (tell them why you r getting massages, it will help them tailor a session, ); tai chi, something called progressive muscle relaxation ( you can google it. Too much to type); biofeedback - requires a professional
I prefer a cold, dark environment to sleep
Sleep hygiene VERY important . It is the pillar of sleep health https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/sleep-hygiene-simple-practices-for-better-rest
. Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed
There r many alternative therapies to try. Generally, they have not been tested.
Some say showering or a bice warm bath with epson salts and essential oil 1 hour before bed helps
Obviously, no caffeine
There are many many OTC meds and herbal remedies. I’d say, work on the non pill side first as the only remedy that I think is likely beneficial regardless of sleep is magnesium glycinate
Hope this helps 🎄