It can be difficult to get a good night's sleep when you've had too many.If you take a few simple measures, you can improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.Make sure you get plenty of water in between drinks and eat a balanced meal to help your system process all the alcohol that will be flowing through you.When you get home, keep your room dark and quiet so you can sleep peacefully.If you get sick in the middle of the night, lie on your side.
Step 1: When you get home, take a couple Ibuprofen.
Take the smallest recommended dose with a large glass of water.It's a good idea to have a precautionary regimen of pain killers.If you get blasted to the point of blacking out, no amount of pain pills will save you.It is best to keep it to a minimum.If you have ever had an adverse reaction to the medication, don't mix it with alcohol.
Step 2: If you have a small snack, it will speed up the absorption of alcohol.
You can eat a piece of fruit, a bar, or a few peanut butter crackers.If you don't eat much before retiring for the night, a snack can be a lifesaver.Apples, bananas, and other grab-and-go fruits are a great pre-doze treat to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.Pass on foods that are too sweet, oily, or processed.If you are trying to sleep, these could make you sick.
Step 3: Make sure you drink a few more glasses of water.
Once you've got a snack and a couple Ibuprofen on your stomach, refill your glass with 8–12 fluid ounces of water and drain it completely.Make sure you finish every last drop, and repeat as many times as you need until your post-party thirst is quenched.Chances are good that you have urinated at least once since you decided to call it a night.H20 will help restore vital fluids and ensure that you don't dry out.
Step 4: Just in case, put some extra water on your table.
If you wake up thirsty, you have a ready supply on hand.Staying hydrated is one of the most important parts of recovering from a night of drinking.Since it will likely be a few hours before you take another sip, this is true around night time.If you accidentally knock over the water in the thermos, you will end up with a soggy mess on your hands.
Step 5: You have to empty your bladder before you lie down.
If you don't feel like you need to go, it's a good idea to use the restroom one last time.You might as well limit the number of unnecessary trips you have to make because you probably will before long.You should find a place that is close to a bathroom.You will have to pee at least once during the night.If you have an accident, don't be embarrassed.It doesn't mean you're not a big boy or girl, it just means that you have trouble controlling the bladder while drunk.
Step 6: The temperature in your home should be 60–68 F.
Taking in too much alcohol can cause you to get hot and bothered in a hurry.By nudging the thermostat down a few degrees, you can guarantee that you will stay cool and comfortable while your body temperature is elevated above normal levels.It can be hard to fall and stay asleep in warm weather.When you have been drinking a lot, that goes double.When you return to a normal temperature, bring an extra blanket to sleep with you.
Step 7: The curtains should be drawn so that the room is as dark as possible.
It is easier to fall asleep in a dark room.You are more sensitive to light when you are drunk.If a sunbeam falls on your face, it could look like a spotlight.If you don't have curtains in your room, pull the shades to cut down on the light coming in.An eye mask can keep your peepers out of harms way.Before you leave, close the curtains or put your eye mask on.When you're tired and confused, you might not remember to do it.
Step 8: Silence your cell phone.
Set your cell phone to silent mode, turn off the TV, and put away any other devices that could sound off unexpectedly while you count sheep.As with light, noise gets louder when you're drunk and it can rouse you from your sleep.Before you go to bed, make sure you powered down all problem electronics.The last thing you want to do is wake up again.Unless you have the following morning off from work or school, deactivating your alarm with the rest of your devices is not a good idea.
Step 9: A friend can stay with you.
If you have been hitting the bottle too hard, having someone else nearby is always a good idea.It can be dangerous to fall asleep if you have eaten too much.If any of your companions are still sober, you should see if they would be willing to sleep over at your place or let you crash at theirs.
Step 10: If you get sick, Curl up on your side.
It is safe to sleep in this position if you are still drunk.To stop yourself from rolling over onto your back, prop a pillow up behind you in bed or on the couch.Stay put and rest peacefully until the morning arrives.Lying face up or face down can cause you to choke on your own vomit.It is definitely no laughing matter.
Step 11: Make sure you have a good night's sleep before drinking.
If you know you are going to be hitting the town or crashing a rager on the weekend, you should get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.One night of tossing and turning won't cause your sleep patterns to suffer.You will feel better by the time you have a few drinks, if you are already sleep deprived.It is advisable not to put yourself in a situation where you have to sacrifice sleep more than once a week.
Step 12: You don't want to be on an empty stomach by eating a balanced meal.
Meats and other rich, hearty offerings are high in nutrition.If you start with a small amount of food you will be able to absorb and process all the alcohol in your system quicker.A greasy cheeseburger or chicken quesadilla can help minimize the damage you do to yourself over the course of a wild night, but a handful of pretzels at the bar won't cut it.If you don't have time to eat a full meal, you should eat nuts, cheese, and fruit to keep your blood sugar up.
Step 13: You should drink water to stay hydrated.
You should drink at least 8 fluid ounces of water for every cocktail or shot you throw back.The more alcohol you drink, the worse you will have to pee.Dehydration can sneak up on you if you don't replenish the water in your cells.Carry a bottle of water with you so you don't have to refill it.Dehydration is the main cause of achy, confused feelings associated with hangovers.
Step 14: Don't drink drinks with caffeine.
Cola, coffee, and souped-up energy drinks are not included in some cocktails.If you want to catch some Zs in the near future, you should avoid this one since it is one of the worst things you can put in your body.Coffee and sleep don't mix well with alcohol.Rum and Cokes, Irish and car bombs, and Four Loko are some of the popular drinks to steer clear of.If you have to have a little soda in your drink, go with a 7 and 7.