What is causing me to not be able to fall asleep?
Common causes of chronic insomnia include: Stress. Concerns about work, school, health, finances or family can keep your mind active at night, making it difficult to sleep. Stressful life events or trauma — such as the death or illness of a loved one, divorce, or a job loss — also may lead to insomnia.
How can I stop rebound insomnia?
By delaying your bedtime with sleep restriction (only spending 6 to 7 hours of time in bed) during the time of the rebound, you will fall asleep easier and counteract these adverse effects. An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure. In general, it is best to avoid the daily use of sleeping pills.
Do you suffer from insomnia?
(Learn how you can fix almost any health ailment with food in Prevention’s Eat for Extraordinary Health & Healing .) I seem to be struck with insomnia, a sleep disturbance that chronically plagues about 10\% of the population, according to the CDC.
What lifestyle and sleep habits can lead to insomnia?
Examples of how specific lifestyles and sleep habits can lead to insomnia are: 1 You work at home in the evenings. This can make it hard to unwind,… 2 You take naps (even if they are short) in the afternoon. 3 You sometimes sleep in later to make up for lost sleep. 4 You are a shift worker (meaning that you work irregular hours).
When should I see a doctor about my insomnia?
If insomnia makes it hard for you to function during the day, see your doctor to identify the cause of your sleep problem and how it can be treated. If your doctor thinks you could have a sleep disorder, you might be referred to a sleep center for special testing. Insomnia may be the primary problem, or it may be associated with other conditions.
What is the best time to wake up for insomnia?
For any kind of insomnia, it’s best to wake and go to bed at the same time every day. However, if you wake at 7 AM most days, but 9 on weekend, set your daily time outside to be 9:15-9:45 to ensure consistency, grab a mug of tea, and head out the door. Use the bedroom only for sleep (or sex)- don’t read or watch TV in bed.