Short answer: Sleep problems lasting more than three weeks usually have a psychological or behavioural component: stress, irregular schedules, anxiety about not sleeping, low mood or habits such as late screens. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) addresses these and is the recommended first-line treatment.
Five common causes
- Stress and racing thoughts at bedtime
- Irregular schedule: different bed and wake times every day
- Sleep anxiety: worrying about sleep keeps you awake
- Low mood: early waking is a classic sign
- Habits: caffeine late, screens in bed, long naps
What helps
- Fixed wake time, even at weekends
- Bed only for sleep; get up if awake for 20 minutes
- Wind-down routine without screens
- Writing worries down earlier in the evening
When to see a doctor
Loud snoring, breathing pauses or restless legs need a medical sleep assessment.
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