Many people find sleep using prescription or over the counter sleeping pills, nutritional supplements, weighted blankets and behaviors such as meditation or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Why do we sleep at night instead of daytime?
Light is the strongest influence on your sleep cycle. When it becomes dark it triggers the release of melatonin so you become drowsy to fall asleep at night.
Does talking in your sleep make you more tired
For most people, talking in your sleep does not make you more tired or cause excessive daytime sleepiness. It usually requires no treatment in and of itself.
Daytime Sleepiness – the Agony of a Splintered Mind
Often the causes of daytime sleepiness are certain medications, sleep deprivation, an underlying sleep disorder or certain mental or health conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep
When you have trouble sleeping or don’t feel rested find answers to your frequently asked questions about sleep in one place.
Why do you breathe differently when you sleep?
Breathing differently during sleep can be from lower metabolic needs during sleep, a sleep or lung disorder, drugs or circadian rhythm prepping the sleep cycle.
Why do I sleep with my hands under my head?
The top reasons we sleep with our hands under our heads are comfort, warmth and a feeling of protection. It’s been handed down since we slept on the ground.
Why can’t I find a comfortable sleep position?
A comfortable sleep position is mostly a matter of preference. But, sometimes pain, a health condition, or an aging mattress makes finding that sweet spot hard.
Why do I constantly change positions while I sleep?
you change sleeping positions because of physical discomfort such as prolonged pressure or pain. Stress, anxiety or Insomnia can also be causes
Why does it take an hour (or more) to fall asleep?
Reasons you may take a long time to fall asleep are going to bed too early, a poor bedtime routine, too much sleep, or an undiagnosed sleep disorder.