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Read this to know the relation between Anxiety and Sleeplessness

Sleeplessness is also known as Insomnia in medical terms which means difficulty in sleeping. This includes

·        Trouble falling napping
·        Difficulty remaining asleep
·        Rousing up too early
·        Waking up sensing exhausted

Anxiety is a mind health disturbance characterised by sensations of fear, tension or impatience that are active plentiful to obstruct with one's everyday activities. This takes the shape of a disorder when

·        The anxiety feelings become extreme
·        This lasts for 6months and more
·        Interference in daily lives and relations



Connection between Anxiety and Sleeplessness

According to study done in America, it showed that stress and anxiety caused lack of sleep often in the form of insomnia and on the other hand, the poor sleep habits caused anxiety and depression even worsened by hindering recovery. Some studies done about these two states that :
·        An adequate nights sleep works for strengthening both sensitive and mental soundness
·        Continual sleep disturbances may develop adverse impact on the thinkings and actuality to the attitudes.
It is also noticed that treating insomnia may help pacify the anxiety indications and vice-versa.
If a person feels insomniac, they should visit a doctor immediately to get thoroughly monitored for proper interpretation.
Treating of Insomnia
Insomnia or sleeplessness can treated with some medicines available with the pharmacists but they do have side effects of their own. Some habits can be practiced and some can be eliminated to get a good sleep. Those are :
·        Leisure techniques 
Breathing exercises and advanced muscle relief can boost lowering anxiety at rest. Other methods include a warm bath or meditation before going to bed.
·        Regulating stimuli 
Using the bedroom for only sleeping purpose and not allowing other stimulants such as electronics will help to differentiate the bed as a place of only sleep activity.
·        Setting a uniform bedtime 
A properly set time to go to sleep and to wake up can help to train oneself for consistent sleep.
·        Resisting naps 
Sleep restrictions can make one feel more tired at bedtime which can help improve insomnia for some people and so avoiding naps is harmful.
·        Stopping stimulants 
Intake of Caffeine and Nicotine close to sleep can help you to be physically unfit for rest. The physician might also propose to avoid alcohol close to rest time.


  • Avoid Late night Meals
Limiting the consumption of  late night snacks or meals can improve sleep quality.
  • Resist Exercising
Prevention of rigorous exercising immediately before bed can help to get a good night’s sleep.

Treating of Anxiety
  • Intake of less caffeinated foods and drinks, like coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and chocolate. Caffeine alters the mood that may worsen the symptoms of anxiety disorders.
  • Quick aerobic workouts benefit release brain chemicals that cut stress and boost the mood which eventually helps to get better sleep.
  • Sleep problems and anxiety syndrome go hand in hand. Prioritizing getting good rest and following a relaxing bedtime routine may help.
  • Before taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal remedies a doctor should be concerned as most of them contain chemicals which may  worsen anxiety symptoms.
Final Words
We can conclude that Anxiety and Sleeplessness are interrelated and so we need to take precautions for both at the same time so that it gets cured in time.

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