How To Overcome Sleep Anxiety

Many people who experience anxiety also have trouble falling asleep at night, commonly referred to as sleep anxiety. Often, this leads to a sleep disorder known as insomnia, particularly in females.

When suffering from sleep anxiety, you may feel exhausted but still find yourself unable to sleep. The most common causes of sleep anxiety for women include menopause and perimenopause, diet, sleep disorders, stress and anxiety. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, shortness of breath, racing thoughts, sweating, nausea, restlessness and difficulty staying asleep as well as falling asleep.

Thankfully, there is a range of treatment options for sleep anxiety, depending on the root cause. For perimenopause, hormonal treatments may be prescribed. For diet, supplements and reducing caffeine can help. However, for all people suffering from sleep issues, developing good sleep hygiene is key. You can read the 10 commands of sleep hygiene here: https://bit.ly/2SWpZNS.

If you continue to struggle with sleep anxiety, please contact your doctor or a sleep specialist. Sove CPAP Clinic has a network of 40 clinics nationwide, and works in partnership with Centurion Healthcare, a Respiratory & Sleep Specialist clinic group to provide comprehensive sleep care including:

1. Respiratory & Sleep Specialist consultation – face-to-face and telehealth available
2. Sleep studies – in-lab, home and contactless sleep studies available.

Bulk billing available for specialist telehealth consultations as well as sleep studies. Medicare criteria apply. Call 1300 76 29 39 or email info@thecpapclinic.com.au for more information.