Susan Erasmus
A sleepless night is right up there on the discomfort
scale with nasty period pains, or bumping into your
ex and his wife when you’re looking your worst.
Here are some of the reasons why you’re awake
when you’re sure everyone else is gently snoring.

1.Pain. There’s nothing quite like a nasty headache,
toothache or a muscle injury to keep you wide
awake. The pain may be temporary or related to a
specific incident. It may also be related to
something more permanent, such as rheumatoid
arthritis, which often affects young women. Take a
painkiller might assist in temporary relief but see
the doctor if the pain persists.

2.Drinking and/or smoking . Alcohol, especially if
taken just before you go to sleep, disrupts your
body’s sleep regulator. It helps you nod off, yes but
it often makes you wake up later during the night.
Nicotine is a stimulant, so it’s no wonder that it
keeps you awake.

3.Shift work or jet lag. Serious changes in your
sleeping routine can wreak havoc with the quality of
sleep you’re getting. It should settle down by itself
after a few days.

4.Anxiety. Everyone worries about work, life, family,
relationships, money – but when it starts keeping
you awake night after night, there’s a problem. High
anxiety levels can make your mind race – at
exactly the time it needs to slow down and go to
sleep.

5.Mood disorders. Mood disorders such as
depression and bipolar disorder can cause
sleepless nights on an ongoing basis. Many people
with depression manages to fall asleep, but wake
up during the night and cannot fall asleep again.

6.Bedroom blues . Your bed might be uncomfortable,
your room may be too noisy, or too light, or you
may have a partner whose snoring bothers you.
Your room could also be too hot or t

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