The long-term type of insomnia known as "Chronic Insomnia" is caused by defined, commonly known issues like poor health, physical pain, depression, substance abuse or even the side effects from taking prescribed drugs and are likely to require some sort of brain re-training or behavioral therapy as a step toward the cure and dealing with insomnia naturally.

Acute insomnia however, a short-term classified type of insomnia, is generally known to be caused by nothing more than an extra long period of stress - it happens to all of us at some time or another and should only need some gentle brain re-training along with an improved bedtime routine or better "Sleep Hygiene" if you like.

Here's a short list of tips to help you get a good nights sleep;

Don’t eat too heavy a meal too close to bedtime – have a gap of some three to four hours before bed. If you snack, make sure it's light and at least an hour before bed.

Definitely no late night caffeine, nicotine or alcohol – they will stimulate and prevent you falling asleep or wake you later in the night

Stick to a regular exercise routine – but not close to your bedtime. Exercise will also stimulate and revive you.

Climb into your bed at the same time every night. The same applies for waking up.

Avoid the daytime cat-naps – be as sleepy as possible at bedtime.

Your bedroom has to be comfortable – the right temperature, properly dark and quiet. Wear ear-plugs or a darkening face-mask if it helps.

Use your bed for sleep or sex only.

Stick to the same bedtime habits – read a book, take a hot bath, chill out with some gentle music etc.

In summary; the need to re-train your brain and your way of thinking, along with a knowledge of exactly what type of insomnia you may be suffering from, is critical for ensuring you rid yourself of the misery of insomnia.

Whatever insomnia type you are suffering with, sticking to a habitual "sleep hygiene" routine will go far toward helping you fix your sleeping problem.