In this section, we present possible treatments, cures, and remedies to overcome a disorder that will effect over 60 million Americans this year. It’s not overly dramatic to say that our country is in the midst of a sleep crisis. If this sleep epidemic is not impacting you directly, it surely impacts others in your life.

With more and more people every year complaining about their perceived lack of sleep, even as sleep scientists shows that the importance of eight hours is paramount, we are in need of ways to cope with a less and less sleep friendly world. So instead of tossing and turning all night, worried that you won’t get the sleep that you crave (and need), here are some proactive approaches you can take to make sure that your sleepless nights are minimized, and your mattress time is maximized.

First off, don’t worry.

It may sound silly, but anxiety is a huge enemy of sleep. If you find yourself staring up at the ceiling, worried about the sleep you aren’t getting, then it’s probably time to try something else. It’s a great idea to get up and walk around the room. It might sound weird, but try it. Listen to music, read a book, really anything that will get your mind off your anxiety. Once you feel like you’re drowsy again, lay down and see if that helps. You could be surprised at how quickly you see results from this simple method.