If you suffer from sleeplessness, recognizing the causes will help identify solutions. The list below may help you recognize some of the underlying causes of sleeplessness:
Illness
Pain and discomfort from illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and others can understandably cause sleeplessness. Many people in this situation will reach for relief in the form of medication and may forget that in some cases, side effects may cause further aggravation of their insomnia.
Hormonal Imbalance
Lack of the hormone melatonine causes dysruption in the body’s circadian rhythm and can lead to difficulty falling and staying asleep. Night sweats, another effect of hormonal imbalance may also cause sleep interruption.
Lifestyle Sleeplessness Causes:
New Baby
This is an obvious one! Newborns have their own sleeping schedules, and those may not coincide with the sleeping schedules of the rest of the world. The result: sleep-deprived parents.
Hyperexcitation
If there’s a lot happening in your world during the day, you may find it difficult to put the brakes on at night. Winding down before going to bed should be part of your sleep-prep regimen.
Stress & Worry
Preoccupation with the challenges that are a part of daily living can sometimes get the better of you — and your restful sleep. Learn how to shed the day’s emotional and psychological “load”, and leave it at the bedroom door before turning in. You can always pick up the “load” in the morning, after you’ve had a good night’s rest.
Pets
You adore your cat… or your dog… but he jumps on the bed at the most inopportune time, causing you to wake up, and stay awake… for hours. Set boundaries with your favorite pet. Your mind and body will thank you for it.
There are many factors that can cause sleeplessness. Causes for this condition will dictate the appropriate solution.
