The Keys to Getting Better Sleep

As we know, dealing with the diagnosis of HIV can affect the body and mind in many different ways. Both the physical impact of illness and medications and the burden of coping with an HIV diagnosis can result in trouble sleeping. People living with HIV are often troubled by poor sleep patterns. Either they have problems falling asleep or staying asleep. But there are ways of getting better sleep. In fact, with the right approach getting better sleep is just a matter of following a few simple tips and suggestions. By getting better sleep, the body is able to get the rest and recharging it needs. Better sleep helps the body fight off illness and makes it possible to exercise and stay active; two factors essential to staying healthy. Let's look at what things disrupt our sleep and ways of getting better sleep each night.