Even after working all day and going to bed exhausted, having to lie down for hours without getting enough sleep is a major problem that bothers many people today. Not getting enough sleep can cause severe headaches, lack of energy, and lack of concentration the next day. Here are the 5 main reasons behind this lack of sleep, which is scientifically called insomnia:
Use of mobile phones and digital screens: This is the biggest villain behind losing sleep. When you use mobile phones, TVs, and laptops in the dark, their screens emit deadly blue light. This blue light gives the brain a false message that it is daytime and completely disrupts the production of the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep.
Severe mental stress and thoughts (Stress & Anxiety): The inability to calm the mind due to work-related problems, worries about the future, and personal sorrows can affect sleep. People with chronic stress have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This keeps the body and brain in a state of hyperarousal, making it difficult to fall asleep.
Wrong diet and caffeine consumption: Eating heavy foods (fried chicken, biryani, fatty foods) late at night can cause indigestion and heartburn. This can cause discomfort when going to bed. Also, drinking tea, coffee, and energy drinks after dinner, as the caffeine in them stimulates the brain and prevents sleep for 6 to 8 hours.
Irregular Sleep Schedule: Going to bed and waking up at different times every day can disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Especially those who work night shifts and those who sleep for long periods during the day tend to lose their natural sleep at night.
Lack of physical activity and other diseases: People who sit still without any physical activity during the day may take longer to fall asleep at night as their bodies do not get tired properly. People with chronic body pain, bone wear and tear, sleep apnea, and thyroid disorders may also have severe sleep deprivation.
