Know The Impact Of Sleepless Nights On Your Brain

Sleep problems are often caused by changes in brain chemistry and not just due to bad sleep habits. Chronic stress, anxiety, or overstimulation can decrease the amount of important neurotransmitters that control the sleep-wake cycle. If calming neurotransmitters are low, and ones that promote stress and worry are high, the brain will stay on alert even when it should be sleeping—this can rapidly present racing thoughts, restlessness, or awakenings. Restoring a balance of neurotransmitter will help in the ability to fall asleep naturally, in achieving deep restorative sleep, and in waking up feeling restored.