How to Improve Sleep: Effective Ways.

The Impact of Stress on Sleep

Sleep is an important component of both physical and mental health.

Lack of sleep negatively affects a person - from reduced concentration to depressive states and hallucinations.

It is inherent in nature that we can sleep when we feel safe. Therefore, when we experience stress, tension, or a sense of danger, we may have difficulty falling asleep, experience interrupted or short sleep, and nightmares, explained psychologist Oksana Stupenko for the Telegram channel "Psychological Support".

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How to Improve Sleep

• taking sleeping pills/melatonin (prescribed by a doctor);
• physical activity, sports throughout the day;
• reading before bed;
• avoiding contact with any screens before bed;
• hot bath/shower before bed;
• meditations and other practices that help to relax.

If sleep problems do not go away, and the cause is severe stress, it is advisable to:

• in acute stress disorders - work on stabilizing emotions, body, and thoughts;
• if you see recurring nightmares, try to figure out what event is provoking them. Has it happened in your life, can it happen again? Art therapy – drawing, modeling, writing down thoughts in a story, etc., can help with dreams;
• work with a psychologist. It will help normalize your well-being and process emotions that arose during difficult events.

Like most people, you probably keep your smartphone close to your bed so you can easily reach it.

According to statistics, 71% of people do this, and 13% even put their smartphone in bed. There are, of course, cases when a person simply falls asleep with a gadget in their hands. But is it safe to sleep in such proximity to the device? Most experts tend to believe that it can be unsafe for your health.

Gazeta.ua will tell you how this can negatively affect a person's health.