Instead, the term unrefreshing sleep is used to describe a light sleep that, even after a full night, doesn't leave you rested. People with ME/CFS often report waking up exhausted and feeling as if they haven't slept at all—no matter how long they were actually asleep.
How do you treat unrefreshing sleep?
It is important to allow enough time at the end of the day to wind down before getting into bed, and if stress is a problem, then setting aside time for relaxation or meditation before bed can improve the quality of sleep. Medical illnesses and the medications used to treat them can also cause unrefreshing sleep.
How do you get restorative sleep?
Sleep hygiene
- Stick to a regular bedtime and rising time.
- Get lots of daylight, but avoid bright light before bedtime.
- Use your bed only for sleeping or lovemaking, never for reading or watching TV. ...
- Don't nap during the day unless it's absolutely necessary. ...
- Get plenty of exercise. ...
- Wind down late in the day.
