ADHD significantly affects sleep, causing problems like insomnia, restless nights, and trouble waking up. This relationship goes both ways: ADHD symptoms can mess with sleep, and bad sleep can make ADHD symptoms worse, making you more inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive. This happens because of brain differences that impact your sleep cycle and the side effects of stimulant medications, which can make it harder to fall asleep.

Creating a sleep-friendly environment is essential for anyone with ADHD. Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet, with comfy bedding and as few interruptions as possible. Also, a regular bedtime routine with relaxing activities like reading or listening to calm music can help signal your brain it's time to sleep.

When it comes to meds, timing is everything. Taking stimulants late can keep you up. Working with your doctor to tweak when you take your medication, or switching to a different kind, might help. Non-medication strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), can also be effective.

The Theraview app can be a game-changer for managing your ADHD medication to improve sleep. For starters, it can tell you when you'll be able to fall asleep before you take a dose of medication. This will take the guess work out of the equation and let you focus on sticking to your sleep routine. As an added benefit, the app helps you track how your medication affects you over time, letting you know how onboard your medication will be over the course of your day.

The app is designed to make managing your medication easier, reducing stress and anxiety (which could also help improve your sleep). Check out Theraview here, and take advantage of the bed time estimate feature when you plan your sleep schedule. The app takes your privacy seriously, and is completely free on iOS right now.