Why I Have Difficulties Sleeping?

Do you have difficulties falling asleep, maintaining sleep and/or early-morning awakening with inability to return to sleep?

Does the sleep difficulty cause distress or impairment in important areas of functioning (e.g., social, educational, behavioral, work-related)?

Does the sleep disturbance occur at least 3 nights per week?

Are you dealing with this sleep problem for at least 3 months?

Does the sleep disturbance happen despite adequate opportunity for sleep?

While it is unlikely that you have a significant or clinical issue related to sleeping, you may show a sign related to it. Many people have sleeping problems at some point in their lives. Most adults need around eight hours of sleep every night to feel good the next day. However, there are some people who feel completely fine after only six or seven hours of sleep. Sleep problems can be caused by stress, illness, travel (jetlag) or other temporary interferences to your normal life. But if your sleeping problems are regular and make it hard for you to function normally, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder.

While it is unlikely that you have a considerable sleeping problem, you may be displaying some signs related to it. There are many things that can affect someone’s sleep, such as depression, work schedules, and worry. Besides, receiving too much stimulation before bedtime (like watching television or exercising), caffeine, some medications, and an uncomfortable sleep environment can also cause sleeping problems. Some causes are minor and may improve with changes in lifestyle, others may require medical attention because the sleep issues may be due to a sleep disorder, such as insomnia. If your symptoms are bothering you or make it hard to function, it may be useful to plan a visit to your doctor.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder makes it hard to get enough sleep and impairs with daily functioning. It’s normal to occasionally have difficulties falling asleep, but it’s not normal to often have problems sleeping at night to then feel exhausted during the day. Causes of sleeplessness can be many, including aging, an uncomfortable sleep environment, watching television before bedtime, physical pain, and some medications. Regardless of the cause, improving sleep hygiene and learning to relax will help cure most cases of the disorder. In case home remedies don’t help, it’s recommended to seek medical help.