Remove distractions you can control, settle physical discomfort, hide the clock, and give your attention a dull, repeatable task.

Start by trying side sleeping and notice whether it feels better than your usual position.

Protect the full three-hour window, remove avoidable interruptions, and treat it as a short night, not a compressed equivalent.

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Then make the final part of your evening dim, quiet, and boring, shifting bedtime earlier only when you can fall asleep without a long struggle.

Wait 20–30 minutes before lying down, stay hydrated, then settle on your left side.

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Start on your side or in a supported recline, whichever avoids pressure and pulling around the incision.

The practical target isn’t an empty mind. It’s fewer open loops and a neutral place for your attention to rest.

Stop risky activity, keep the package nearby, and get immediate, drug-specific guidance from a pharmacist, poison service, prescriber, or emergency care.

Hydrate during the day, support saliva before bed, add bedroom humidity, and investigate repeated mouth breathing or medication-related dryness.

Track episodes, steady your bedtime routine, protect your partner’s sleep, and seek professional help for alarming behavior.