Can’t sleep at night? Here are some common causes of a disturbed sleep cycle

Updated On: 30 December, 2023 08:33 PM IST | Editor

A disturbed sleep cycle can lead to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive abilities, mood disturbances, increased stress, chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and mental health concerns

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<p><strong>Stress and anxiety:</strong> Worries, anxieties and excessive stress can keep the mind alert and prevent it from relaxing, making it difficult to fall asleep.</p>

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Stress and anxiety: Worries, anxieties and excessive stress can keep the mind alert and prevent it from relaxing, making it difficult to fall asleep.

<p><strong>Poor sleep habits:</strong> Irregular sleep schedules, excessive napping during the day and inconsistent bedtime routines can disrupt the body`s natural sleep-wake cycle.</p>

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Poor sleep habits: Irregular sleep schedules, excessive napping during the day and inconsistent bedtime routines can disrupt the body`s natural sleep-wake cycle.

<p><strong>Environmental factors:</strong> Noise, light, temperature and uncomfortable bedding cause difficulty in sleeping thereby leading to a disturbed sleep cycle. Correcting these factors can help one in getting deep sleep. </p>

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Environmental factors: Noise, light, temperature and uncomfortable bedding cause difficulty in sleeping thereby leading to a disturbed sleep cycle. Correcting these factors can help one in getting deep sleep.

<p><strong>Caffeine and stimulants:</strong> Consuming caffeine or other stimulants like alcohol a few hours before bedtime can interfere with sleep.</p>

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Caffeine and stimulants: Consuming caffeine or other stimulants like alcohol a few hours before bedtime can interfere with sleep.

<p><strong>Electronic devices:</strong> Exposure to screens before bedtime, be it a laptop or a mobile phone, can hinder the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep.</p>
<p><em>Photos Courtesy: iStock</em></p>

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Electronic devices: Exposure to screens before bedtime, be it a laptop or a mobile phone, can hinder the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep.

Photos Courtesy: iStock

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