What causes difficulty falling asleep?
Disease description:
I don't know what's going on this month, but I've been unable to fall asleep consistently, and even when I do fall asleep, my sleep is restless. This has resulted in my feeling unrefreshed in the morning. I would like to ask, what are the possible causes of difficulty falling asleep?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Difficulty falling asleep, known as insomnia, is mainly caused by the following factors:
1. Psychological factors: psychological issues such as excessive stress, emotional fluctuations, anxiety, and depression can lead to an overactive brain, thus affecting sleep onset. These emotional states may stem from pressures in life or work.
2. Environmental factors: the comfort of the sleep environment significantly impacts the ability to fall asleep. Noisy surroundings, overly bright lights, and uncomfortable bedding can all become obstacles to falling asleep. Creating a quiet, comfortable, and temperature-appropriate sleep environment can help improve difficulty falling asleep.
3. Lifestyle habits: unhealthy lifestyle habits are also a cause of difficulty falling asleep. Consuming caffeine-containing beverages before bedtime and prolonged use of electronic devices can stimulate the brain and affect sleep quality.
If symptoms persist without improvement, timely medical consultation is recommended.
