Are you always tired? Tips on how to deal with sleep deprivation
Do you always feel tired and fatigued even after 8 hours of sleep? We share with you our top tips on dealing with sleep deprivation in this blog
Do you find yourself waking up in the morning thinking, “Why am I always tired?”. If so, knowing how to fix sleep deprivation is key to feeling a whole lot better.
What can sleep deprivation cause? That question is as important as knowing how to deal with sleep deprivation itself. This article will answer many of the questions that sleep issues generate in the minds of those who suffer with them.
Do you feel tired all the time?
Do you often ask yourself, “Why am I always tired and fatigued” or “Why am I always tired and have no energy?” or even, “Why am I still tired after 8 hours of sleep?”.
If so, then you suffer from sleep deprivation.
The good news is that there a plenty of things you can do to rid yourself of any sleep issues you have, make sure that you get the right amount of sleep, and begin to feel a whole lot better.
By changing just a few parts of your bedtime routine and lifestyle choices you can enjoy a happier, healthier, more rested sleep experience.
What is sleep deprivation?
Sleep deprivation is a condition resulting from inadequate sleep duration or poor sleep quality. It can be acute or chronic and affects cognitive functions, mood, and overall health.
Symptoms include fatigue, irritability, and impaired concentration. Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of serious health issues such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes.
Causes range from lifestyle choices and stress to medical conditions and sleep disorders. Proper sleep hygiene and addressing underlying causes are essential for recovery.
Tips on dealing with sleep deprivation
The great news is that you can help yourself escape from the misery of sleep deprivation by making some small, easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement changes. Here are just a few.
1. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends, to regulate your body’s internal clock.
This might seem challenging – especially if you have difficulties getting to sleep. One of the most common questions we receive from people seeking our help with sleep is, “Why can’t I sleep at night even when I’m tired?”.
The first step is to undertake to establish that sleep routine by, whenever possible, going to bed and waking up at around the same time each day.
2. Create a relaxing bedtime routine
Before bed, engage in calming activities such as reading, taking a warm bath, or practising mindfulness meditation to signal to your body that it’s time to sleep.
In the same way as you might prepare to exercise by stretching and warming up, it’s important to prepare yourself for a great sleep.
3. Limit exposure to screens
Avoid screens from phones, tablets, and computers at least an hour before bedtime, as the blue light emitted can interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
If you use your devices to read before bed – then you can change the settings on them to filter the blue light or purchase special eye glasses that can do the same.
4. Optimise your sleep environment
Ensure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. Use blackout curtains if you have light invading the darkness of your room and perhaps earplugs in the event that there is noise outside your room that disturbs you.
Do whatever is necessary to create an ideal sleeping environment.
5. Watch your diet and caffeine Intake
Avoid large meals, sugar, processed or starchy carbs, caffeine, and alcohol close to bedtime.
These can disrupt your sleep cycle and make it harder to fall asleep and harder to stay asleep.
How can Allen Carr’s Easyway method help?
Our sleep program can help you look at every aspect of your sleep issue and create an achievable checklist that will ensure you maximise your chances of achieving great sleep.
The more of the recommendations you follow – the greater your chances of success in attaining freedom from bad sleep.
There is no need to use drugs or supplements to achieve great sleep – it can be as easy as A, B, C…as long as you know how.
Further reading:
- If you are looking to improve your sleep, read our guide & tips on how to have a good night’s sleep.
- Read more about the Easyway method
- Learn more about how we can help
