1. Stress and anxiety: Excessive worry and stress can make it difficult to relax and fall asleep.
2. Poor sleep habits: Irregular sleep schedules, using electronic devices before bed, and consuming caffeine or alcohol close to bedtime can disrupt sleep.
3. Medical conditions: Conditions such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and chronic pain can interfere with sleep.
4. Medications: Certain medications, such as antidepressants, stimulants, and corticosteroids, can disrupt sleep patterns.
5. Environmental factors: Noise, light, temperature, and uncomfortable bedding can all contribute to poor sleep.
6. Poor sleep hygiene: Not having a comfortable sleep environment, such as a dark, quiet, and cool room, can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep.
7. Poor diet: Consuming heavy or spicy meals close to bedtime, as well as excessive sugar or caffeine intake, can disrupt sleep.
8. Mental health disorders: Conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD can affect sleep quality.
9. Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in hormones, such as during pregnancy or menopause, can disrupt sleep patterns.
10. Age-related factors: As people age, they may experience changes in their sleep patterns, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
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Google Gemini AI
Aug 1
Physiological Factors:
- Insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) - Sleep apnea (temporary pauses in breathing during sleep) - Restless legs syndrome (uncontrollable urge to move legs) - Periodic limb movement disorder (involuntary jerking of limbs during sleep) - Hormonal imbalances (e.g., thyroid problems, menopause)
- Age (older adults tend to sleep less) - Gender (women are more likely to experience sleep problems) - Genetics - Environmental pollutants (e.g., air pollution, noise)