I used to sleep at least seven hours, but now I'm lucky to get five. I'm not the free spirit I used to be. Data from 10,000 Americans who participated in a 1999 University of Iowa study indicated that people who believe marriage should be permanent were more likely to become depressed during a divorce. Being depressed is a normal reaction to many life stresses like divorce. This is typically due to the elevated stress, but sometimes because people erroneously think drinking alcohol will help them sleep.
Alcohol disrupts the sleep cycle.
The key according to many experts is to take stock in your behavior. If an abnormal response persists, Schneider recommends seeking professional help. Effective treatments for depression and other stress-related medical disorders are readily available. Don't try to self-medicate. Try to get eight hours of sleep, and don't change the time when you go to bed.