Quality sleep is, of course, essential to good physical and mental health. Waking up in the night means we get less of the essential recuperative slow wave sleep. You might find that you can get to sleep initially, but find yourself waking up in the small hours of the night feeling quite alert and unable to get back to sleep again. Perhaps you worry or get agitated when this happens. Of course, worrying is a stimulant and makes it less likely that you will get back to sleep o

When treating sleeping problems, there are various approaches you could take. It is important to first speak to your doctor to eliminate any physical causes. Your doctor may recommend you to take medicine to help you sleep. For some people this can be an effective treatment, but it is important to try and find out the underlying cause to the issue. Behavioral therapies and talk therapies are sometimes advised. Hypnotherapy is another treatment option that many people find eff