Can’t Sleep? When to Just Get Out of Bed

Waking up once or twice during the night is normal. But if you wake up more than a few times during the night or if you can’t fall back to sleep, it might be time to try something else.

At some point, it makes sense to get out of bed. If you do get up, though, don’t worry — you’re not giving up for the night. You still need rest, and your goal is to get back to sleep as soon as possible.

To do that, here are some helpful tips to help you get back to sleep after you get out of bed.