You know the scenario: it’s 2:30 AM and you’ve either just woken up or haven’t even fallen asleep yet. Your body is exhausted, but your mind keeps cycling on something that causes your insides to vibrate with a kind of anxiety that won’t allow you the rest you so desperately want. You look at the clock only to realize what you thought was an hour has only been 10 minutes and you realize that it’s going to be another long and sleepless night.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults in the United States have symptoms of insomnia – that’s over 73 million people! While there are many common causes of insomnia, stress is one of the most prevalent. While this may seem obvious, what is really important is how you can reduce the impact that stress has on you so you get a good night’s sleep. Read more…