Do you constantly find that you wake up each day ready to go curl up and sink into an even deeper sleep? You’re not alone and there are lots of reasons why you might feel like this, mental health could be one of them. Here are some more examples that are worth exploring which could help you find the energy you’ve lost.
First, you should consider your sleep environment. Where you sleep will always play a huge impact in terms of how you feel when it’s time to drag yourself out of bed. For instance, you might have a hard or lumpy mattress. If that’s the case, then it’s going to be enough to leave you tossing and turning throughout the night. This means you should think about replacing or upgrading your bed. Alternatively, you could find that you are struggling because of the amount of light in your room. Light pollution is a major problem in urban environments. Remember, your brain determines when it’s time to sleep based on how light it is. This dates back to when we were still living in caves.
If you’re not settling properly, then you’re going to miss out on the deeper stages of sleep. This likely also means that you won’t be dreaming. Dreaming happens at the later stages so if you never have dreams, there’s a high likelihood you’re stuck in the earlier levels when your eyes close. The problem with this is that it means even the slightest change will wake you up. That could be your partner getting out of bed, your child going to the bathroom, or a noise from outside. If you’re constantly waking up through the night then you’re always going to feel exhausted when it’s finally time to get up. This brings us neatly to the next point.
Sleep apnea is a medical condition which means that you stop breathing periodically through the night. While your brain is only starved of oxygen for a matter of seconds, it likely will wake you up. You might not remember this in the morning which is why a lot of people don’t realize they have this condition. However, a telltale sign would be if you’re waking up exhausted with a massive, seething headache. If this is a regular occurrence for you then you might want to get checked out by a sleep specialist. Sleep apnea is common in largely individuals however it can impact anyone who is at risk of their throat getting blocked through the night. The good news is that there are a wide range of treatment options available.
Eating the right things means you are giving your body everything it needs. However, failing to do this and living off an unhealthy diet means you could be doing more harm than good. It is essential you eat the right foods, ones that give your body the right vitamins and nutrients to survive. If you are unsure what you should be consuming to stay alert and awake then it might be worth speaking to a nutritionist.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious? Even if you technically get a good night of sleep, these feelings are going to carry through to the next morning. This can leave you feeling totally overwhelmed. That’s why you need to find ways to calm down at the end of each day. Interestingly, there does seem to be a correlation between cannibis and sleep as well as other herbal remedies. So, it’s possible that a herb like this could help you sleep and relax you at the same time.
If you don’t settle to sleep the right way then you are more likely to wake up drained and exhausted the following day. Without the correct night time routine, you are setting yourself up for a terrible night’s sleep. As an adult you should be aiming to get around six to eight hours of sleep each night. This means you need to hop into bed at the right time so you get good quality sleep. Having a good night time routine doesn’t just end when your mum stops telling you it’s time for bed. As an adult you should be setting your own routine that includes no caffeine and no screens before bed. It takes your brain some time to shut down when you get into bed, you may be hindering this process if you are looking at a screen beforehand. If you are struggling to get the right amount of sleep then you might need some profesional input, it has been proven that cannabis and sleep can go hand in hand. Speak to your doctor about this option.
Something else to consider is how much activity you are doing during the previous day. If you are not doing enough exercise or moving about as much as you should then you won’t sleep much during the night. The issue with this is your body and mind don’t get the rest and recuperation they need. This can result in you waking up the next morning absolutely exhausted and not at all ready to face the day ahead. The key here is to factor some activity into your daily lifestyle, this could be some lunchtime yoga or a run after work. All you need to do is around 45 minutes of vigorous exercise for your body to feel the effects.
Finally, it’s possible that the problem isn’t related to any of these issues. If you are completely lost as to why you are waking up feeling totally devoid of energy and you’re not a parent of a two year old - then it’s perfectly normal - it’s worth speaking to a medical professional. They’ll be able to run some tests and find out whether there’s an issue here that needs to be treated.
