You can make up for lost sleep.

FalseStaying up until all hours of the morning and sleeping during the day is what Harvard sleep

expert Robert Stickgold, Ph.D., refers to as “sleep bulimia” He stated that this pattern upsets your circadian rhythm and makes it harder for you to get refreshing sleep

Waking up in the middle of the night is actually a form of insomnia

TrueThis occurrence is actually called sleep maintenance insomnia and is a

relatively common problem. This problem cannot be fixed by over the counter sleep aids

Alcohol will help you sleep

FalseAlcohol has an immediate sleep inducing effect, but as the alcohol levels in your

blood start to fall, there is a stimulant or wake up effect. They recommend avoiding alcohol at least four hours before you go to sleep

Napping only makes you more tired

FalseA short snooze that last around 10 to 20 minutes actually improves performance, alertness and

can put you in a better mood. After more than 20 minutes, the brain moves into a deeper phase of sleep called the slow-wave sleep, which can make you feel groggy when you wake up

Dreams can happen anytime during the night

FalseWe only spend around two hours dreaming each night. Sleep has

five phases and dreaming only happens during the last stage

You can develop a tolerance to over-the-counter sleeping aids

TrueSleep aids can be effective for an occasional sleepless night, but the longer you take them, the less likely they are to make you sleepy. They can aslo leave you

feeling groggy and unwell the next day.

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