We don’t need to list all of the impacts of missing out on your required sleep. If you’ve ever gone a few days, a few weeks or a few months without getting the rest you need, then you’ll know how it can zap your energy, your focus, and lead to wider health problems.

Insomnia is a debilitating and incredibly frustrating issue. There isn’t one solution for everyone, which means searching for answers, and trying different things is part of dealing with this problem. Since you are probably irritable and lacking in energy, here are some helpful suggestions to get you on the road to solving your issues with sleepless nights.

Taking Something

We’re not suggesting you reach for the sleeping pills just yet. It is important to talk to a medical professional about insomnia. If the thought of being on prescription medication is something you just can’t face, there are some alternatives to consider.

The anecdotal evidence behind CBD liquid for helping with insomnia is worth considering. There is research to suggest that it can help treat the root causes for insomnia, but medical trials for CBD are still in the early stages.

Apps and Routines

Depending on the root cause of your insomnia, there are things we can change about our routine and lifestyle that can make an impact. Making changes like reducing alcohol or caffeine, or finding ways to switch off after work can take some time to make a difference, but persistence is essential.

There are other resources you can turn to if you want to understand more about your sleep patterns, or you’re looking for ways to unwind. There are several applications that you can download to help you deal with short-term or chronic insomnia. 

Upgrade Your Mattress

Is your mattress too firm, or too soft? Do you sink too far into it? Does it have lumps or poor motion transfer so that when your partner moves you move? Innovations in the mattress industry over the last decade have been measurable. Now, there’s a kind of science to selecting your mattress based on how your sleep and your desired level of comfort based on your weight, sleeping position and other factors.

Natural latex hybrid mattresses, for example, come in various firmness levels and offer a non-toxic alternative to memory foam. Finding the right mattress can dramatically improve the quality of your sleep.

Sleep Clinic

If you haven’t been able to identify the cause of your sleepless nights, your doctor might recommend a sleep clinic. This will monitor what happens during the night to try to pinpoint the cause of your insomnia. They’re used in cases with specific symptoms, or when other methods to improve your sleep haven’t worked.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in itself but can be caused by sleep apnea or other issues. It can be helpful to keep a sleep diary before you go to the clinic so that a better picture of your sleep patterns can be examined and understood by the experts.

Final Thoughts

The most important thing to remember about tackling sleepless nights is to persevere. There is more than one solution, so it may take some time to find one that suits you. Getting the help and advice of a medical professional, and using all available resources will lighten the load.