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A lot of Americans have sleep issues, and because a good night’s sleep helps fight the aging process, sleep is important. Sleep issues can mean anything from having trouble falling asleep to waking up multiple times a night to having a very hard time waking up in the morning. Because so many people have issues with this, sleep aid medication comprises a remarkably high percentage of prescriptions.

Why the trouble sleeping? Everything from stress to diet can affect one’s sleep cycle. Stress seems to be a leading factor in why many cannot sleep because it keeps them up at night. There is nothing worse when you are trying to sleep than that constant, nagging voice telling you all of the things you need to get done the next day.

There are a few things someone with a sleep problem can try before turning to medication. First, try to figure out what is affecting your sleep. Is it because your sleep patterns are totally off? Does your diet need work? Are you ingesting stimulants after early afternoon? These, along with many other questions, are what you should be asking yourself. And, in addition to these, try to figure out if stress is impacting your life in this way. Many of us are stressed yet refuse to acknowledge its negative effects. Stress at work can be creating sleep problems, as well as mental and emotional stressors. It is important to find out what these are and fix them before they continue to pose a threat. If stress seems to be an issue, get organized. Find ways to minimize tension in your life. Take time for yourself, a day off, etc.

If stress doesn’t seem to be a problem and you cannot figure out what it is, try experimenting. Try to get to bed early for a week, if you can, or take a bath every night before bed and see if that helps. Drink herbal teas and read a book, if you haven’t tried that. Maybe even exercise more. Any of these may do the trick. If you are still having problems after trying out all options, see a doctor who can help you determine the issue and treat is accordingly.