When we think of night or getting into bed we are referring to the relaxing situation. But do you experience anxiety at night or when you sleep? Anxiety is a state of mind that can appear at any time, even when we are prepared to relax in bed and sleep. Generally, episodes of anxiety are usually related to the high levels of stress which is caused by hectic routine that we have during the day and the worries or tensions that we accumulate.
It can make us depressed even when it is time to sleep. However, there can be other reasons for this anxiety to be appearing, such as some disorders or conditions that require medical attention, so it is important to remain attentive to the symptoms that occur, as well as the duration of them.
In this article, we will describe the symptoms through
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One of the most common causes of sleep anxiety undoubtedly, is excessive stress and the burden of worry. All the worries that accumulate on a regular basis can be the main reasons why our mind does not manage to disconnect at bedtime and, therefore, it is very difficult for us to sleep and rest well. Work, personal, family problems, etc., may be behind these episodes of stress and nighttime anxiety.
If this problem is not overcome early, one may have to face serious consequences.
Sleep disorders are characterized by abnormal sleep patterns that interfere with physical, mental, and emotional functioning.
Insomnia is the clinical term for people who have trouble falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking too early in the morning, or waking up feeling unrefreshed.
Sleep apnea or loud snoring caused by an obstructed airway, sleepwalking, and falling asleep spontaneously, Restless leg syndrome and bruxism or grinding of the teeth while sleeping are conditions that also may contribute to sleep