Can't Sleep Due to Stress? You're Not Alone

Not being able to sleep due to stress is incredibly frustrating. And the longer it lasts, the greater the impact. Because lack of sleep not only makes you tired, but also more emotional, more easily irritated and... even more stressed.

In this blog we explain how stress undermines your sleep and what you can do about it.

Can't sleep because of adrenaline

When you are stressed, your body goes into a kind of survival mode . You have an increased heart rate, tense muscles and – yes – adrenaline . Super handy if you have to flee from a tiger, but a little less handy if you just want to sleep.😉

Your head hits the pillow, but your body thinks: "We'll just keep going." Stress puts your brain into action mode, as if something is wrong. The result? You're wide awake, because the adrenaline is rushing through your body.

Unable to sleep due to stress: symptoms

Sometimes you don't immediately realize - or you prefer not to admit - that stress is the culprit. But your body often already indicates it. Do you recognize this?

• You have difficulty falling asleep or keep waking up .
• You feel restless , as if your body is still “on”.
• Your mind keeps on racing , usually about work or everything that still needs to be done.
• You feel tense from head to toe.
• You wake up tired , even though you slept for eight hours.

If this happens more often than you would like, you are most likely suffering from stress-related insomnia. Sometimes this is even the beginning of a burnout .

Unable to sleep due to burnout

One of the most frustrating things about burnout? You're exhausted, but you can't sleep. While rest is exactly what you need to recover.

If you have a burnout, your stress system continues to run at full speed at night. Your body is still in survival mode, making it difficult to fall asleep or waking up all the time.

It feels like you are hitting the brakes, but the engine keeps running and slows down your recovery. That is why it is so important to recognize the signals in time and get help.

Poor sleep due to stress - tips

1. Calm down before bed

• Breathe in and out calmly (4 counts in, 6 out works well)
  
• Write down your worries.

• By taking No Stress Gummies or Deep Sleep Gummies daily, you create a moment for yourself to deal with stress more consciously . This helps you to tackle your to do's and challenges with confidence.
  
  💡Save: These gummies also come in a great bundle .

  

2. Avoid triggers in the evening

• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and screens after 11pm.
• No intense conversations or work emails right before bedtime.

3. Tackle stress at the roots

• Set boundaries at work or in your personal life.
• Schedule real relaxation . Even scrolling on your mobile phone is not relaxation.
• If you can't figure it out yourself, get help .