You know those nights when you toss and turn, and it feels like you’re stuck in a perpetual state of restlessness? When you can’t seem to fall asleep, you may tell yourself that the only solution is to wait it out until fatigue takes over. However, according to Dr. Michael Grandner of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Pennsylvania, this approach can backfire.
Speaking to the web series #OWNSHOW, Grandner explains that lying awake at night leads to more than just simple frustration. It can also cause spark a cycle of sleeplessness that’s difficult to break.
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Bonus tip: A red- or orange-hued night-light is much better to use at night than one that emits blue or green.
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