"I love to sleep. When I'm rested, I'm at my best" - Halle berry
When we don't sleep well, our days can be absolutely miserable. We lack the energy and enthusiasm to get things done, our mood can be affected and it can be extremely difficult to concentrate.
What Can We Do?
Our first go-to when we think we're having problems with sleep is probably Google. Hypochondriacs can have a field day there.
Hopefully, our next step is a trip to the doctor. Sometimes sleep problems can be symptoms of other, serious medical conditions, and it’s important to let your doctor know if you're going long periods without sleeping well. Stress and anxiety associated with life can also be at the root.
What can Cause Sleep Disruptions?
One of the more common medical conditions that can negatively affect how we sleep is obstructive sleep apnea - a condition in which the airways get blocked while we sleep and our brains wake us up. If it happens once or twice a night, we may never notice when it occurs. However, some people have been known to stop breathing as often as 30 times an hour. People who suffer from sleep apnea of this severity need medical treatment.
Medical conditions account for roughly 15% of reported issues with poor sleep. In the absence of a medical condition, poor sleep could be caused by environmental factors (loud noises, uncomfortable temperatures/bed, bright lights, etc.) or from psycho-physiological factors. In these cases, the mechanisms that promote sleep aren't doing their job.
The vast majority of poor sleep (70%, in fact) is due to psycho-physiological issues. A lot of people refer to this as “insomnia,” though it’s actually a cluster of sleep disorders with similar characteristics that manifest in similar ways.
The vast majority of poor sleep (70%, in fact) is due to psycho-physiological issues. A lot of people refer to this as “insomnia,” though it’s actually a cluster of sleep disorders with similar characteristics that manifest in similar ways.
How Can You Sleep Better?
If you notice that you’ve been sleeping poorly for a while, and you think there’s something physically wrong with you (such as sleep apnea) you may want to speak with your doctor.
If there’s nothing physically wrong, you may just need a little help by way of a weighted blanket from Comfitude. Our weighted blankets and comforters are based on the science behind Deep Touch Pressure Stimulation (DTPS), which induces a comforting sensation that causes your body to reduce the amount of the stress hormone cortisol and increase the production of “feel good” hormones serotonin and melatonin.
Having trouble sleeping is frustrating, whether the reason is serious or benign. Comfitude weighted blankets are proven to help those who have trouble getting their zzz’s fall, and stay, asleep.