Getting a good night’s sleep is essential: it is reparative, healing and restorative.
However, many of us experience trouble sleeping at some point in time.
Usually it is due to fast paced lives. But if sleep problems are more frequent, then you might be suffering from a sleep disorder such as sleep apnoea or narcolepsy to name a few. If you feel your symptoms match either of these sleep disorders, then it is best to consult your doctor.
Sleep disturbance caused by stress is very common: insomnia is inability to sleep at night or sleep well.
Up to about 30% of people in the UK have regular episodes of insomnia and it tends to be more common in women.
What is insomnia or a sleep problem?
Insomnia can present as difficulty getting to sleep or waking in the night and then not being able to go back to sleep. For sufferers this becomes a problem because they can’t feel rested and refreshed the next morning, even though they’ve had enough opportunity to sleep.
Common signs and symptoms of insomnia
- difficulty falling asleep
- waking up during the night
- waking up early in the morning
- feeling irritable and tired and finding it difficult to function during the day
What causes a sleep disorder or insomnia?
Stress, anxiety and excessive use of technology are the most common causes of insomnia, but it can also be caused by some other conditions such as depression, some medications and alcohol.
How to prevent a sleep disorder or insomnia?
Physical exercise has been proven to improve your wellbeing and can work wonders on sleep deprived mind!
Also a good SLEEP ROUTINE is essential to getting a decent night’s sleep.
Being unable to sleep on a regular basis can have serious implications to your physical and mental health. What might seem like daytime sleepiness, if suffered over a longer term, can lead to fatigue, lack of energy, memory problems, weight gain, diabetes, heart issues, infertility lack of energy and low mood.
BUT you don’t have to live with disturbed sleep and associated effects.
You CAN get a good night’s sleep regularly and improve your overall health with FiXme’s Sleep Therapy Package which is a unique protocol created by Diksha, using her extensive experience and excellent quality products from Neal’s Yard Remedies.
To find out more, please do get in touch.