Waking up in the night is a pain. Whether it’s because you’re anxious,
need the use the convenience or have simply had a nightmare, it disrupts
your sleep hugely. And once you’ve woken up, it can be surprisingly
difficult to get back to sleep.
chances of waking from your slumber in the middle of the night.
You have eczema
Eczema
sufferers often find their skin becomes very itchy at night, and this
can often make it difficult to sleep. Consult a skin specialist who will
be able to give you medication to treat the problem.
You urinate often
It’s
normal during pregnancy for women to feel the need to urinate during
the night, but if you’re not pregnant and this happens to you a lot, you
may have Nocturia. For most people, urine production should be low at
night. Avoid drinking too much in the evening, particularly, diuretics
like tea and coffee.
You’re drinking too much alcohol
You
may think a couple of glasses of wine will help you sleep, but it can
often lead to disrupted sleep in the night. Try and stop drinking a
while before bed to give your body time to metabolise the alcohol first.
Your bedroom is too hot or too cold
Sleeping
in a room that has the wrong temperature can make it harder for you to
sleep and stay asleep. The room temperature for proper sleep is between
18 and 21 degrees Celsius.
You’re too stressed
If
you’re stressed out and it’s disrupting your sleep, make sure to find
time to unwind and de-stress before bed. Listen to relaxing music or try
a colouring book or other mindful activity.
Your bed is too firm
While
you might not feel comfortable on a particular bed sleeping on one
that’s too firm can create pressure in your hips, shoulders and lower
back. Make sure your bed works for you by getting one from a company
that allows you a trial period.
