. A night of tossing and turning can be chaotic to your otherwise well adjusted life. Don't be shy about getting professional help. Take the time to investigate the signals that your body is sending. Each degree of sleep has a function and purpose. If you are not experiencing each level each night you may be feeling miserable.
Your memory may seem less focused, you may be making stupid mistakes or your temper may be unusually quick.
Lack of sleep takes a toll as does one of the contributing factors to failed relaxation-stress.
Are you feeling some of the signs of stress, ie, worrying, and difficulty getting along with others? First determine where your feelings of stress are coming from. Are you stressed because of your children? Are you stressed because of changes at work? What exactly is bothering you?
Have you spent time doing things that you enjoyed lately? For instance, watching your favorite football team or watching a good movie. Develop a nightly routine. Perhaps, one to two hours before bedtime you can limit what you expose yourself to. It may be a good idea for you to avoid any unnecessary conflict or negative information prior to attempting to go to sleep. This simple change can help your body get a clear signal that it's time to rest.
Try to be consistent with your bedtime each night. Determine the exact time that you will go to sleep each night and stick to that time within 15 minutes plus or minus. Investigate potential root causes of lack of sleep. Consider things like your nutrition and exercise habits. Don't overlook major changes that have recently occurred.
Regaining healthy sleep is well worth the effort that you put forth. Here's wishing you restful sleep tonight and every night.