Insomnia
“Insomnia is characterised by daytime dysfunction,” said Potter, adding that the sleep disorder can lead to daytime fatigue, low mood, and waking up not feeling refreshed.
Other tell-tale signs of insomnia might include difficulty falling asleep, problems staying asleep, or “difficulty arising from waking up earlier than desired despite an adequate sleep opportunity”.
How to help ease insomnia
“For some, the best way to start sleeping better is to take advantage of ‘stimulus control of behaviour’,” said Potter.
“The premise is simple. Through experience, we learn to engage in specific behaviours in response to certain stimuli.”
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk