Many individuals have troublesleepingat night, which impacts their quality of life and psychological well-being tremendously.
People find it difficult to fall asleep and remain asleep throughout the night.
This can be very destructive to overall well-being.
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Good sleep hygieneis associated with positive well-being.
It is restorative because it helps the body to regenerate after a full day.
It also allows an individual to remain healthy and establish a balanced mood.
Poor sleep can also affectcognitiveabilities and everyday functioning.
Anxiety and Sleep
Anxietymay have a major impact on sleep quality.
Those who are prone to experiencing severe anxiety might find it difficult to sleep at night.
Difficulties sleeping are actually correlated with anxiety symptoms.
Sleep is often a symptom of certain anxiety disorders.
There is comorbidity with sleep disorders, like insomnia, and anxiety disorders.
There is no clear understanding if one condition triggers the other.
Researchersbelieve both anxiety and sleep difficulties contribute to each other, producing a cycle ofsleep deprivationand anxiety symptoms.
Sleep dysfunction and anxietyboth have negative impacts onmentaland physical health.
There is also a link between sleep dysfunctions and chronic illnesses.
If you feel a need to eat before bed double-check it is something light that wouldnt delay sleep.
For example, consuming anything withcaffeinein it will make it more difficult to fall asleep.
Melatonin is one of the most popular dietary supplements used to help with sleep.
Try Herbal Tea
Herbal tea can help with relaxation and stress relief.
Chamomile is one of the most popular teas that people drink before bedtime to help them fall asleep.
It may be best to consult your physician before including a new dietary supplement in your daily routine.
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