Why Can’t You Sleep? 7 Reasons for Insomnia
We live in a world of sleep-deficient people. 29 percent of men and 37 percent of women suffer from it as well as 25 percent of children and 75 percent of women during pregnancy. Insomnia is not a disease but can be a symptom of more than 80 disorders, which is why it’s important to identify why it may be happening.
Dr. Tatjana
Insomnia can show up in various ways. This can include taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, having a recurrent night or early morning awakening, or experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness after adequate nighttime sleep. Over time, it becomes harder and harder to get a good night’s sleep. This leads to developing secondary psychological causes of insomnia.
7 Obvious Reasons for Sleep Disorders
Reason #1 Sleeping environment. Street noise and other sounds, light, room temperature, lack of fresh air, strong smells (for example, tobacco smoke) can all interfere with sleep. Reason #2 Uncomfortable bed, pillows, mattress, and blankets. Reason #3 Drinks and medicines taken throughout the day can stimulate the nervous system and have a serious impact on how we fall asleep...
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