Why am I so tired but I can’t sleep at night?

Why am I so tired but I can’t sleep at night? There can be several reasons why you might be having difficulty sleeping at night.

Here are a few common factors that can contribute to sleep problems:

Stress and Anxiety: Stressful life events, work pressure, or personal issues can make it difficult to relax and fall asleep. Anxiety about the day ahead or general worry can keep your mind active and prevent you from falling asleep easily.
Poor Sleep Habits: Irregular sleep schedule, consuming caffeine or stimulating substances close to bedtime, using electronic devices (such as smartphones or laptops) before bed, or having an uncomfortable sleep environment can disrupt your sleep.
Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, chronic pain, or psychiatric disorders, can interfere with sleep. If you suspect a medical condition is causing your sleep problems, it’s advisable to consult a sleep medicine professional.
Environmental Factors: External factors like excessive noise, uncomfortable room temperature, or an uncomfortable mattress and pillow can affect your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Poor Sleep Hygiene: Not following good sleep hygiene practices can disrupt your sleep. This includes having an irregular sleep schedule, not maintaining a relaxing bedtime routine, or engaging in stimulating activities before bed.
Medications or Substances: Certain medications, such as antidepressants, can interfere with sleep. Additionally, substances like nicotine, alcohol, and certain stimulants can disrupt your sleep patterns.

Each night millions of people in the U.S. struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. For some, this is only a brief problem. For others, it can be insomnia.

If you’re consistently having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep help is available:

Talk to your doctor about any ongoing sleep problems. Ask about the sleep-related side effects of your medications.
Contact a sleep disorders center that is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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