I Asked My Followers for Sleep Tips to Solve My Insomnia

A good night's sleep is surprisingly elusive, isn't it? Sure, some people seem to fall unconscious almost the second their head hits the pillow, but for the rest of us, it can be a bit of a struggle. Yet it's also a necessity: After all, effects of sleep deprivation range from garden variety crabbiness to a weakened immune system. So, what's a gal to do?

Yes, you can always talk to your doctor or, say, a sleep expert — but I was curious to see what real people do: So I reached out to my Instagram followers using a "questions" sticker. I explained that, while I don't typically have trouble falling asleep, I often find myself waking up in the middle of the night — after which, it's near-impossible for me to get back to sleep.

They came through with the advice, with tips for falling asleep easier, as well as pointers for sleeping through the night. Keep reading for some of their tried-and-true sleep tips.

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