We all have nights where sleep doesn’t come easily, or where we stay up later than planned, but when sleep difficulties become frequent or start interfering with your daily life, it’s important to take them seriously.
Find out more about sleep concerns, and how we might be able to help.
Sleep problems are common, and many of us experience occasional difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up from sleep, or feeling rested when we wake up. Changes in routine, stress, illness, or even everyday disruptions can all affect sleep, and short-term issues are often a normal part of life. Sleep patterns can naturally fluctuate depending on what’s going on around us and how we’re feeling.
If you’re starting to notice that poor sleep is becoming a regular experience, that you rarely feel rested, or that sleep difficulties are affecting your mood, energy, or ability to function during the day, you may be concerned it’s a sign of something more serious. Ongoing sleep concerns are rarely something to ignore or simply “push through”, and understanding what’s behind them can help you manage their impact on your everyday life.
When is sleep a concern?
Sleep is essential for both physical and mental wellbeing. It supports concentration, mood regulation, immune function, and overall health, helping us cope with daily demands at home, work, and in social settings. Good-quality sleep allows the body and mind to recover, making it easier to manage stress and stay engaged with the things that matter to you.
We all have nights where sleep doesn’t come easily, or where we stay up later than planned, but when sleep difficulties become frequent or start interfering with your daily life, it’s important to take them seriously. Persistent poor sleep can build up over time and affect many areas of your wellbeing.
Signs of a sleep problem may include:
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking earlier than intended on most nights.
Feeling unrefreshed or exhausted on waking, even after what should be enough sleep.
Finding that you sleep far more than is normal for you and having difficulty waking or making it through the day without napping.
Daytime tiredness, low energy, or needing to rely heavily on caffeine to get through the day.
Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions.
Changes in mood, such as irritability, low mood, or increased anxiety linked to poor sleep.