After COVID-19

Self-care: Sleeping well

Different people need different amounts of sleep. When you’re recovering from an illness, it’s normal to need more sleep. You might need to take rests or a nap during the day—that’s OK. Your body is working hard to recover.

The number of hours you sleep isn’t as important as how you feel when you wake up. If you don’t feel refreshed, you probably need more sleep.

The following links give you information about sleep problems you may have and advice to help you sleep well:

If you still have trouble with sleep, talk to your healthcare provider, pharmacist, or call Health Link at 811.

Current as of: March 23, 2021

Author: Neurosciences, Rehabilitation & Vision Strategic Clinical Network, and Allied Health Professional Practice and Education, Health Professions Strategy and Practice

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