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Why Can’t I Sleep? The Causes and Solutions
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Why Can’t I Sleep? The Causes and Solutions
April 8th, 2024
While the cause for your inability to fall asleep easily may have you feeling frustrated, you’re certainly not alone. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, more than half the adult population of Australia suffer from at least one chronic sleep symptom that impacts their ability to live a happy, healthy life.
Common causes for sleep issues include stress, poor sleeping habits, medications, pain, mental health conditions, a lack of exercise, diet and sleep apnea. While some of these may be out of your control, such as taking needed medication or suffering from pain or illness, there are some things that we can control to better our quality of sleep.
The reason you can’t sleep and what to do about it:
1. Lack of exercise – studies have shown that adults who exercised for 30 minutes a day slept on average 15 minutes longer than those who didn’t. Exercise has also been shown to have a positive effect on reducing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and daytime sleepiness.
TRY: Moving your body for 30 minutes or more each day, even if it’s just a gentle walk or some yoga.
2. Diet – sleep can affect what you eat and vice versa. Research behind the Mediterranean diet suggests it may be beneficial for sleep as many key foods that are part of the Mediterranean diet are rich in melatonin and serotonin (key hormones for sleep) and vitamin D. Food or drink that are spicy, contain caffeine or alcohol can interrupt sleep and impact the ability to fall asleep.
TRY: incorporating foods rich in melatonin, serotonin and vitamin D such as milk, fatty fish, tart cherry juice and kiwifruit. Avoid caffeine, alcohol or anything spicy at least a couple of hours before bed.
3. Stress – stress impacts our ability to calm down and get a quality night’s sleep. Racing thoughts and an overactive nervous system can make getting to sleep a challenge.
TRY: find a way to wind down that suits your lifestyle and needs. Some things to try may include a warm bath, stretching, reading, a cup of herbal tea and some quiet time. If your struggle with racing thoughts, a brain dump or journal practice prior to bedtime may help.
5. Lack of sleep routine – Inconsistent sleep habits can interrupt our circadian rhythm and send the wrong signals to our brain and body about when it’s time to wind down.
TRY: try waking up and going to bed at the same time to help signal to your body when to wind down and sticking to a similar bedtime preparation and wind down routine each night.
5. Your sleep environment – if you’re feeling uncomfortable, sleep won’t come easy. Things like having the wrong mattress or pillow for your body, a room too hot or too light can impact your ability to get a quality night’s sleep.
TRY: getting fitted for a mattress and pillow that suits your body’s needs. Our friendly team at Sleepy’s are specially trained to help you find the right mattress and pillow to help improve your sleep. Find your nearest store here or take our ‘Find Your Mattress’ quiz for a step in the right direction.