I’ve learnt that a lack of sleep can really affect my mood and ability to function. Many of my clients suffer from sleeplessness. Often it hits when we are struggling, making that struggle even tougher.
There are lots of websites that discuss the topic of sleeplessness. Below are links to two which I have found helpful.
The NHS website discusses the signs of sleep problems and possible causes. It offers top tips to get more sleep or better sleep. It also gives advice on where you can go for further support.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/
The Mind website similarly explores sleep problems. It explains how the amount of sleep we get can affect our mental health and how mental health can affect sleep. A horrible vicious circle!
Mind also offer advice on how to improve your sleep. They direct you to other pages on their site which may be useful. These cover topics such as relaxation and breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques.
If you’re suffering with sleeplessness, maybe take a look at and see if they are helpful to you.