3 Factors That Prevent a Good Night's Sleep

Last updated 10 months ago

Persistent sleeping problems can significantly impact a person’s health and quality of life. If you struggle to get the sleep you need most nights, take a look at the common sleep inhibitors discussed below to determine whether one or more of them may be the source of your sleeping trouble. If eliminating the following habits from your lifestyle does not put an end to your sleep issues, you may want to participate in a laboratory-based sleep study.

Drinking Alcohol before Bed
Alcohol is known for making people feel drowsy. Alcoholic beverages may help you fall asleep initially, but alcohol does not promote good sleep. After having a few drinks, it is common for an individual to fall asleep easily, only to wake up after two or three hours and have difficulty sleeping for the rest of the night. Alcohol disrupts the sleep cycle, induces lighter sleep, and can exacerbate the symptoms of sleep disorders like sleep apnea. The next time you consider concluding your evening with a nightcap, choose water instead.

Sharing Your Bed with Pets
You may love cuddling with your pet, but allowing your pet to share a bed with you at night is almost always a bad idea. Unless you are an incredibly deep sleeper, your pet is likely to disrupt your ability to sleep soundly by waking you up several times during the night. A cat or dog in your bed may also exacerbate pet allergies that prevent you from sleeping comfortably.

Leaving Pain Untreated
Chronic pain is an obvious sleep inhibitor that can be further worsened by poor rest. Mild pain that you become accustomed to throughout the day can just as easily lead to sleep loss. Pain signals sent from your body to the brain can wake you up or disturb your sleep rhythm, leaving you feeling exhausted in the morning.

Are you a resident of Monmouth County who has regular sleeping troubles? If you are looking to discover the source of your sleeping problems and find a solution that will help you sleep easily, the team of experts at Comfort Sleep can help. Call (732) 455-3030 to speak with a qualified sleep specialist about our sleep studies and treatment options today!