Patience believes taking a step back to review personal habits should be able to help figure out almost any sleep issue.
“Sometimes people like to jump to conclusions and throw medicine at an issue that just needs to be solved with knowledge,” Patience said. “In the sleep class we address some basic behaviors and inform people on how simple habits could make a big impact on how much sleep they get.”
While basic hygiene is often taught at a young age, sleep hygiene may be overlooked.
“Our parents teach us to brush our teeth twice a day, but never really teach us how to sleep, they just tell us to go to bed,” said Staff Sgt. Randi Sologaistoa, 2nd MG Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment NCO in-charge. “In the class, we address some sleep hygiene fundamentals. Since habits and behaviors are the foundation to sleep, knowledge really makes a big impact on the people who attend the class.”
Tips and tricks will not help sleep issues, according to Sologaistoa.
“There are a lot of little things people can do to get better sleep, but they are not impactful unless they learn everything we teach in the class,” Sologaistoa said. “Sure you may get an extra few minutes of sleep, but you’re sleep hygiene will not change unless all behaviors are met.”
The class is available every other Friday. For more information contact the mental health clinic at 456-6600.
Date Taken: | 02.14.2018 |
Date Posted: | 02.16.2018 11:46 |
Story ID: | 266341 |
Location: | BARKSDALE AFB, LA, US |
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