Sleep-related issues, such as problems getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, or waking up too early, can impact your health in the long term. Even in the short term, they can adversely affect your wellbeing as well as your productivity and ability to focus. SWICA supports sufferers with coaching calls or online training courses, and also offers an online self-assessment test.
If you suffer from sleep problems night after night, you don’t simply have to resign yourself to your fate. There are effective, drug-free methods available that can help improve your sleep patterns.
Try not to worry if you occasionally have trouble sleeping. One easily accessible first point of contact is a coaching call from santé24, which helps sufferers identify their issue and address it themselves. santé24 can also offer SWICA customers a psychological/psychiatric consultation hour, including a scientifically verified online sleep self-help course for this purpose if necessary. The course is made up of multiple modules that can be completed separately and independently. The psychologists at santé24 will assist you with the various different sections, and offer support, motivation and specific feedback. If however your sleep problems are due to physical issues such as heavy snoring, restless legs syndrome or grinding your teeth, then you should seek medical advice regarding the best treatment.
SWICA supports patients who are experiencing problems sleeping or who suffer from sleep disorders with a coaching call from our santé24 online practice.
Keep your bedtime routine short and regular in order to continuously reinforce your body's sleep pressure (the feeling of needing to go to sleep)
Avoid long periods of sleep during the day
Put your alarm clock where you can’t see it so you’re not worrying about it
If you are awake for long periods at night, get up and don’t go back to bed until you’re tired again.
Stay active during the day, with daily exercise in the fresh air and daylight
Slowly unwind in the evening with a relaxation routine
Try not to drink coffee, black tea, fruit juice or other stimulating drinks before going to bed
Avoid exposing yourself to stimulating media on your mobile phone or on the internet before going to bed
If none of the other tips help, try a coaching call from santé24