If you feel you may benefit from insomnia treatment South Yarra sleep specialists have the resources and expertise to help you. Millions of Australians just don’t get enough sleep, and insomnia can be treated in several ways, with medication, therapy or by a simple change of routine or lifestyle.
However, the first step is determining just why you aren’t sleeping well, and there can potentially be several reasons for not getting enough sleep. We all know that some medication can cause drowsiness, but some medication can also keep you awake and the reason for those sleepless nights may be your prescription or over the counter medication. Insomnia can be caused by a variety of medical conditions and ailments, such as sinus problems, asthma, arthritis and an overactive bladder.
If you work shift work or work late at night, you probably know how this schedule can make it a challenge to fall asleep and stay asleep. Working overnight can make it difficult to sleep during the day, and it helps if your room is blacked out and you have as quiet and relaxing an environment as possible. In much the same way, insomnia can be caused by jet-lag, although most of us are back on track when it comes to sleeping properly, after a couple of days.
When it comes to insomnia treatment South Yarra doctors may determine it’s your sleeping environment that is responsible. It can be difficult trying to sleep in a bedroom that is painted in bright colours, or that has too many distractions, such as a large TV, computer or electronic games. And working in bed or even in your bedroom can also make it hard to get to sleep; if possible try not to work or tackle bills or paperwork immediately before going to bed. That time should ideally be spent winding down and trying to relax, especially if you suffer from insomnia anyway.
Eating a heavy meal too close to bedtime can also mean that you have trouble going to sleep, and as many of us know, spicy or rich food isn’t a good idea late at night. Drinking too much alcohol too close to bedtime, or caffeine in the form of soda or coffee may be the cause of the problem too. If insomnia affects you, it’s worth taking the steps to find out what the cause is, and then taking the steps to tackle the problem.
