Getting To Know The Term Sleep Anxiety Is An Equipment That Comes Before Sleep

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JAKARTA - Sleep anxiety or sleep anxiety is fear or worry about sleep. You may be worried about not being able to sleep or not being able to sleep well. Some people also have different phobias or fear of sleeping called somniphobia. They may think something bad will happen to them while sleeping. Or they can't sleep because they have to stay alert.

Sleep disorders and mental disorders, such as anxiety often go hand in hand. If you have anxiety disorders, you may find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. Likewise, if you have sleep disorders, you may feel anxious or afraid before bed because you are afraid of not getting the rest you need. One condition usually worsens others, so it feels like a cycle never ends.

Sleep anxiety can affect adults, teens and children. But it's easier to experience if you have sleep disorders like;

People with the following mental health disorders can also experience sleep anxiety, namely;

Anxiety is a natural part of humans because it is destined to feel afraid or worried in dangerous situations. Stress and anxiety trigger the body to release hormones that help react quickly to avoid danger. But if you have chronic anxiety, you may feel stressed or worried all the time. You may feel afraid of everyday situations such as driving to work or even falling asleep.

High hormone levels, especially before going to bed because sleep anxiety can make it difficult for your body to relax. You may have trouble sleeping. Even if you fall asleep, you may wake up at night with thoughts that make you feel stressed or worried so you can't fall asleep anymore.

Combination of anxiety and insomnia can also be caused by conditions where there is not enough thyroid hormone in the bloodstream and the metabolism slows down (hypothyroidism). Research also shows that anxiety can affect rapid eye movement (REM). This is a sleep phase when you tend to have a clear dream. If you experience anxiety, the dream may interfere or turn into a nightmare that wakes you up.

Just like anxiety that can affect sleep, sleep can also affect anxiety. Sleep anxiety is a common characteristic of insomnia, which causes sufferers to have difficulty sleeping or not getting enough sleep even if there is enough time to do so.