Stress can cause hyperarousal in the body, which may contribute to insufficient sleep. Saber Psychiatry evaluates and treats adults and children with sleep disorders in Nashville. Other factors that may contribute to insomnia can come from work, school, and social relationships. According to the Sleep Foundation, exposure to traumatic situations can create chronic stress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Lifestyle may also play a role in insomnia:
Various lifestyle choices can bring about sleeping problems:
- Keeping the brain stimulated until late in the evening, such as by working late, playing video games, or using other electronic devices
- Napping late in the afternoon can throw off your sleep timing and make it hard to fall asleep at night
- Sleeping in later to make up for lost sleep can confuse your body’s internal clock and make it difficult to establish a healthy sleep schedule
- Using your bed for activities besides sleep can create mental associations between your bed and wakefulness
- Choices in diet: caffeine and nicotine are stimulants that can negatively affect sleep, and eating heavy and spicy meals can all make sleep difficult
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If you or your child has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, we can help. Saber Psychiatry works with patients ages 2 to 65, and we are currently accepting new patients. Call us today at 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.