Soon, they're checking the clock every time they rouse from sleep, which creates anxiety and makes it very difficult to fall back to sleep. Don't channel surf or read the latest thriller, all actions that can over-stimulate you and make it difficult to fall asleep. Your body's core temperature has to fall before you can go to sleep. That can be a very effective technique to wake up in the morning, but late at night it's just going to stop you from sleeping. Anything else will only serve to create associations that will keep you awake.
Alcohol anesthetizes the brain and destroys the restorative functions of sleep.
Before long, simply lying down in bed can induce enough anxiety to prevent sleep. Sleep is a necessary part of our lives, but you should make certain that you aren't your own worst enemy when it comes to getting enough. If you don't, it can be very detrimental to your health and your well-being. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .