It can be difficult to develop good sleep habits during breast cancer treatment. Allow yourself to feel fatigued because you are going through a phase where your body and energy are both in trauma. In order to get through each day, you need to take steps to improve your sleep schedule and exercise habits and find ways to conserve your energy. How to get rid of insomnia and fatigue during breast cancer treatment? 1. Improve your sleep You can improve your sleep by changing your habits. Make sleep the most important thing you can do and schedule 7 to 9 hours a night for it. Stay in bed only during sleep time, not working in bed, eating or watching TV. Go to bed at the same time every night. Allow yourself at least half an hour to relax before you go to bed, and only go to bed when you feel sleepy. When you can’t sleep, don’t spend a lot of time in bed because you have nothing better to do than toss and turn. If after 20 minutes you still can’t sleep, get up and go to a place where you can relax and read in the dim light. Wait until you feel sleepy and then return to bed. You can repeat this process several times if necessary. 2, take a nap Snoozing can give you the energy to complete the next task or thing. 30 minutes or so of snoozing can make you rest without falling into a deep sleep (a deep sleep will make it difficult for you to sleep at night). After a snooze, you may feel dizzy at first, but after half an hour it will be fine. Set an alarm clock to control the time to snooze. 3, exercise Regular, low-intensity exercise can prevent and improve the fatigue caused by treatment. Exercise can also make you sleep better, and can even improve your point of view. Exercise does not need to spend too much time. You can start by taking a 20-minute walk each day and staying as refreshed as possible while you walk. At night, this small amount of exercise will help you fall asleep and get into a deep sleep. Whether you need other forms of exercise depends on your organism and physiological needs. Before you start exercising, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor, who can help you develop an exercise program that is both safe and effective. 4. Maintain your energy During treatment, you need to make choices about your schedule in order to save energy. It is not realistic to accomplish everything you did when you were in good health. It is important for you to think through your daily responsibilities. If you can, ask for help. Family and friends may not know what to do; tell them what you need. Do as many daily activities as possible that don’t stress you out. If going out exhausts you, limit the number of times you go out. Plan your life so that you have the energy to do the things you think are most important. If you want to go to a class and watch your child’s play, take a nap beforehand! Order takeout instead of cooking yourself, or ask a family member or friend to help you with chores as well as cooking. 5. Take medication to control the symptoms of insomnia and fatigue Sleeping pills have not been studied in cancer patients though. However, during treatment, they may be one of the best ways to help you solve your problems. Medications commonly used by doctors to control symptoms of fatigue include: benzodiazepines, antidepressants, drugs for anemia, stimulants and antihistamines. 6. Seek help from your doctor During and after treatment, your doctor should screen you for early signs of insomnia and fatigue. Through early screening, your doctor will give appropriate treatment recommendations and track whether they are working.