Everyone struggles to sleep sometimes. We might find it difficult to fall asleep, wake up too early, or wake up not feeling well-rested. However, if you’re having sleep problems regularly, it can have long-term effects on both your physical and mental health. Let’s take a look at how to deal with some top sleep problems.
Dealing with Insomnia
Insomnia can be caused by many different things, or sometimes it may not have a clear reason. Although we all find it hard to get to sleep on occasion, chronic insomnia can be stressful and even dangerous. There are many ways to help yourself fall asleep, from practicing good sleep hygiene in your bedroom to creating a good routine to help yourself wind down before bed.
Bad Quality Sleep
Are you going to sleep but waking up during the night, or perhaps waking in the morning still feeling tired? Bad quality sleep could have a number of causes, including some medical conditions. For example, sleep apnea could be causing you to snore or stop breathing, waking you up during the night. You could also have a bad mattress, pillow or sleeping position.
Surviving the Night Shift
For many people, working the night shift is their biggest challenge when it comes to sleep. Sleeping during the day can be tough, and having to switch to being awake at night when you’re not used to it is difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to help yourself adjust to working the night shift and still get plenty of sleep.
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