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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa138)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Plus find out how sleep hygiene can help if you are struggling to sleep."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness,\nwork\nor having a baby are possible causes.\nA few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life.\nLearn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason.\nUnderstanding sleep problems including insomnia\nIt's important to appreciate why we sleep: to rest and repair our mind and body. It's vital for good physical and mental health and wellbeing.\nLonger stretches of bad sleep can do the opposite and have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing.\nNot getting enough sleep is sometimes described as being sleep deprived, or called \"sleep deprivation\", \"sleeplessness\" or \"sleep inefficiency\".\nWhat is the meaning of insomnia?\nIf someone cannot get to sleep or stay asleep for long enough to feel refreshed, they might have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can last for months or years.\nChanging your sleeping habits often helps with sleep problems including insomnia. If this does not help or you think you have a sleep problem, see a GP.\nHow many hours of sleep do I need?\nA healthy adult usually needs around 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, age, health and personal circumstances affect how much sleep we need, plus some people naturally sleep more than others.\nTeenagers, children and babies need more sleep because they are still growing, but that varies, too, with a newborn sleeping anywhere between 8 to 16 hours.\nSigns or symptoms of sleep problems\nYou may:\nfind it difficult to fall asleep\nlie awake for long periods at night\nwake up several times during the night\nwake up early and be unable to get back to sleep\nfeel down or have a lower mood\nhave difficulty concentrating\nbe more irritable than usual\nLonger-term sleep problems can affect our relationships and social life, and leave us feeling tired all the time, eating more and not able to do daily tasks.\nPossible causes of sleep problems\nThere are many reasons why we might not sleep well.\nSome people are naturally lighter sleepers or take longer to get to sleep while others might sleep badly because of anxiety, worry over stressful events or other\nlife challenges\n.\nThere are lots of things that can influence how well we sleep, such as our current physical or mental health, our upbringing, things that happen to us, and even our temperament.\nHowever, bad sleep habits or poor sleep hygiene, such as not relaxing or winding down before bed, often cause sleep problems.\nVideo: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems\nProfessor Colin Espie, professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford, says: \"It really helps if you're on a wind-down curve some while before you go to bed.\"\nDoes sleep hygiene help with sleep problems?\nGood sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, can really help us to get better sleep.\nHaving a regular sleep routine is sometimes called sleep hygiene.\nFind what works for you\nMore support for sleep problems\nIf you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support.\nGet urgent support now","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#maincontent)\n\n[Every Mind Matters - Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters)\n\n- [Wellbeing tips](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-wellbeing-tips\/)\n- [Mental health issues](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/)\n- [Life's challenges](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/)\n- [Supporting others](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/)\n- [Urgent support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/urgent-support\/)\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/)\n2. [Mental health issues](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/)\n\n[Back to Mental health issues](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/)\n\n# Sleep problems\nSleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, [work](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/work-related-stress\/) or having a baby are possible causes.\n\nA few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life.\n\nLearn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason.\n\n## On this page\n1. [Understanding sleep problems including insomnia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#understanding-sleep-problems)\n2. [Get sleep tips sent to your inbox](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#sleep-ecrm)\n3. [How many hours of sleep do I need?](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#hours)\n4. [Signs or symptoms of sleep problems](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#signs)\n5. [Possible causes of sleep problems](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#causes)\n6. [Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#sleep%20expert)\n7. [Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems?](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#sleep%20hygiene)\n8. [Get Your Mind Plan](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#quiz)\n9. [More support for sleep problems](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-health-issues\/sleep\/#support)\n\n## Understanding sleep problems including insomnia\nIt's important to appreciate why we sleep: to rest and repair our mind and body. It's vital for good physical and mental health and wellbeing.\n\nLonger stretches of bad sleep can do the opposite and have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing.\n\nNot getting enough sleep is sometimes described as being sleep deprived, or called \"sleep deprivation\", \"sleeplessness\" or \"sleep inefficiency\".\n\n### What is the meaning of insomnia?\nIf someone cannot get to sleep or stay asleep for long enough to feel refreshed, they might have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can last for months or years.\n\nChanging your sleeping habits often helps with sleep problems including insomnia. If this does not help or you think you have a sleep problem, see a GP.\n\n[NHS: Insomnia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/insomnia\/)\n\n![A woman lying awake in bed](https:\/\/assets.nhs.uk\/campaigns-cms-prod\/images\/eCRM-sleep-promo.width-320.jpg)\n\n## [Get sleep tips sent to your inbox](https:\/\/sleep.ecrm-registration.nhs.uk\/)\nYour sleep matters, so put sleep first by joining our 6-week email programme. From creating your perfect sleep sanctuary to setting a wind-down alarm, join today to find out how to make \"goodnight\" a great night.\n\n## How many hours of sleep do I need?\nA healthy adult usually needs around 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, age, health and personal circumstances affect how much sleep we need, plus some people naturally sleep more than others.\n\nTeenagers, children and babies need more sleep because they are still growing, but that varies, too, with a newborn sleeping anywhere between 8 to 16 hours.\n\n## Signs or symptoms of sleep problems\nYou may:\n\n- find it difficult to fall asleep\n- lie awake for long periods at night\n- wake up several times during the night\n- wake up early and be unable to get back to sleep\n- feel down or have a lower mood\n- have difficulty concentrating\n- be more irritable than usual\n\nLonger-term sleep problems can affect our relationships and social life, and leave us feeling tired all the time, eating more and not able to do daily tasks.\n\n![](https:\/\/assets.nhs.uk\/campaigns-cms-prod\/images\/circle-your-mind-plan-resize-4.width-320.png)\n\n## Possible causes of sleep problems\nThere are many reasons why we might not sleep well.\n\nSome people are naturally lighter sleepers or take longer to get to sleep while others might sleep badly because of anxiety, worry over stressful events or other [life challenges](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/).\n\nThere are lots of things that can influence how well we sleep, such as our current physical or mental health, our upbringing, things that happen to us, and even our temperament.\n\nHowever, bad sleep habits or poor sleep hygiene, such as not relaxing or winding down before bed, often cause sleep problems.\n\n## Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems\nProfessor Colin Espie, professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford, says: \"It really helps if you're on a wind-down curve some while before you go to bed.\"\n\n## Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems?\nGood sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, can really help us to get better sleep.\n\nHaving a regular sleep routine is sometimes called sleep hygiene.\n\n[How to fall asleep faster and sleep better](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-wellbeing-tips\/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better\/)\n\n## Find what works for you\n![](https:\/\/assets.nhs.uk\/campaigns-cms-prod\/images\/Mind-Plan-Promo.width-320.png)\n\n### [Create your own free Mind Plan](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-wellbeing-tips\/your-mind-plan-quiz\/)\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get your plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, improve your sleep and feel more in control.\n\n## More support for sleep problems\n- ### Seek NHS support\n  If poor sleep is affecting your daily life or causing you distress, call NHS 111 or talk to your GP.\n  \n  - [NHS advice about sleep and tiredness](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/sleep-and-tiredness\/)\n  - [Try the NHS sleep self-assessment](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/insomnia\/)\n  - [NHS self-help guide: sleep](https:\/\/web.ntw.nhs.uk\/selfhelp\/#sleeping)\n- ### Charities, helplines and communities\n  The following organisations offer advice on their websites:\n  \n  - [Rethink: How I can improve my sleep](https:\/\/www.rethink.org\/advice-and-information\/living-with-mental-illness\/physical-health-and-wellbeing\/how-can-i-improve-my-sleep\/)\n  - [Samaritans](http:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/)\n  - [Mind: How to cope with sleep problems](http:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/sleep)\n  - [Mental Health Foundation: How to sleep better](https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/explore-mental-health\/publications\/how-sleep-better)\n- ### Books on mental health and wellbeing\n  Check out [Reading Well’s list of books on mental health](https:\/\/reading-well.org.uk\/books\/books-on-prescription\/mental-health) that should be available free from your local library. The list has topics including mindfulness and other subjects.\n\n### Helping someone else\nGet tips and advice on helping others struggling with their mental health.\n\n[Ways you can help others](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/helping-others\/)\n\n### Urgent support\nIf you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support.\n\n[Get urgent support now](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/urgent-support\/)\n\n## Support links\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/accessibility\/)\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/contact-us\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/cookies-policy\/)\n- [Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Site map](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/site-map\/)\n- [Terms and conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/terms-and-conditions\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, [work](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/work-related-stress\/) or having a baby are possible causes.\n\nA few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life.\n\nLearn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason.\n\n## Understanding sleep problems including insomnia\nIt's important to appreciate why we sleep: to rest and repair our mind and body. It's vital for good physical and mental health and wellbeing.\n\nLonger stretches of bad sleep can do the opposite and have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing.\n\nNot getting enough sleep is sometimes described as being sleep deprived, or called \"sleep deprivation\", \"sleeplessness\" or \"sleep inefficiency\".\n\n### What is the meaning of insomnia?\nIf someone cannot get to sleep or stay asleep for long enough to feel refreshed, they might have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can last for months or years.\n\nChanging your sleeping habits often helps with sleep problems including insomnia. If this does not help or you think you have a sleep problem, see a GP.\n\n## How many hours of sleep do I need?\nA healthy adult usually needs around 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, age, health and personal circumstances affect how much sleep we need, plus some people naturally sleep more than others.\n\nTeenagers, children and babies need more sleep because they are still growing, but that varies, too, with a newborn sleeping anywhere between 8 to 16 hours.\n\n## Signs or symptoms of sleep problems\nYou may:\n\n- find it difficult to fall asleep\n- lie awake for long periods at night\n- wake up several times during the night\n- wake up early and be unable to get back to sleep\n- feel down or have a lower mood\n- have difficulty concentrating\n- be more irritable than usual\n\nLonger-term sleep problems can affect our relationships and social life, and leave us feeling tired all the time, eating more and not able to do daily tasks.\n\n![](https:\/\/assets.nhs.uk\/campaigns-cms-prod\/images\/circle-your-mind-plan-resize-4.width-320.png)\n\n## Possible causes of sleep problems\nThere are many reasons why we might not sleep well.\n\nSome people are naturally lighter sleepers or take longer to get to sleep while others might sleep badly because of anxiety, worry over stressful events or other [life challenges](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/).\n\nThere are lots of things that can influence how well we sleep, such as our current physical or mental health, our upbringing, things that happen to us, and even our temperament.\n\nHowever, bad sleep habits or poor sleep hygiene, such as not relaxing or winding down before bed, often cause sleep problems.\n\n## Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems\nProfessor Colin Espie, professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford, says: \"It really helps if you're on a wind-down curve some while before you go to bed.\"\n\n## Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems?\nGood sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, can really help us to get better sleep.\n\nHaving a regular sleep routine is sometimes called sleep hygiene.\n\nFind what works for you\n\nMore support for sleep problems\n\nIf you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support.\n\n[Get urgent support now](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/urgent-support\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/
Last Crawled	2026-04-10 12:52:12 (21 hours ago)
First Indexed	2021-05-04 17:30:14 (4 years ago)
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Meta Title	Sleep problems - Every Mind Matters - NHS
Meta Description	Learn about sleep problems, including what it means to be sleep deprived or have insomnia. Plus find out how sleep hygiene can help if you are struggling to sleep.
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Boilerpipe Text	Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, work or having a baby are possible causes. A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life. Learn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason. Understanding sleep problems including insomnia It's important to appreciate why we sleep: to rest and repair our mind and body. It's vital for good physical and mental health and wellbeing. Longer stretches of bad sleep can do the opposite and have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing. Not getting enough sleep is sometimes described as being sleep deprived, or called "sleep deprivation", "sleeplessness" or "sleep inefficiency". What is the meaning of insomnia? If someone cannot get to sleep or stay asleep for long enough to feel refreshed, they might have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can last for months or years. Changing your sleeping habits often helps with sleep problems including insomnia. If this does not help or you think you have a sleep problem, see a GP. How many hours of sleep do I need? A healthy adult usually needs around 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, age, health and personal circumstances affect how much sleep we need, plus some people naturally sleep more than others. Teenagers, children and babies need more sleep because they are still growing, but that varies, too, with a newborn sleeping anywhere between 8 to 16 hours. Signs or symptoms of sleep problems You may: find it difficult to fall asleep lie awake for long periods at night wake up several times during the night wake up early and be unable to get back to sleep feel down or have a lower mood have difficulty concentrating be more irritable than usual Longer-term sleep problems can affect our relationships and social life, and leave us feeling tired all the time, eating more and not able to do daily tasks. Possible causes of sleep problems There are many reasons why we might not sleep well. Some people are naturally lighter sleepers or take longer to get to sleep while others might sleep badly because of anxiety, worry over stressful events or other life challenges . There are lots of things that can influence how well we sleep, such as our current physical or mental health, our upbringing, things that happen to us, and even our temperament. However, bad sleep habits or poor sleep hygiene, such as not relaxing or winding down before bed, often cause sleep problems. Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems Professor Colin Espie, professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford, says: "It really helps if you're on a wind-down curve some while before you go to bed." Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems? Good sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, can really help us to get better sleep. Having a regular sleep routine is sometimes called sleep hygiene. Find what works for you More support for sleep problems If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support. Get urgent support now
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#maincontent) [Every Mind Matters - Home](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters) - [Wellbeing tips](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/) - [Mental health issues](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/) - [Life's challenges](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/) - [Supporting others](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/) - [Urgent support](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/urgent-support/) 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/) 2. [Mental health issues](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/) [Back to Mental health issues](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/) # Sleep problems Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, [work](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/work-related-stress/) or having a baby are possible causes. A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life. Learn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason. ## On this page 1. [Understanding sleep problems including insomnia](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#understanding-sleep-problems) 2. [Get sleep tips sent to your inbox](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#sleep-ecrm) 3. [How many hours of sleep do I need?](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#hours) 4. [Signs or symptoms of sleep problems](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#signs) 5. [Possible causes of sleep problems](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#causes) 6. [Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#sleep%20expert) 7. [Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems?](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#sleep%20hygiene) 8. [Get Your Mind Plan](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#quiz) 9. [More support for sleep problems](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#support) ## Understanding sleep problems including insomnia It's important to appreciate why we sleep: to rest and repair our mind and body. It's vital for good physical and mental health and wellbeing. Longer stretches of bad sleep can do the opposite and have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing. Not getting enough sleep is sometimes described as being sleep deprived, or called "sleep deprivation", "sleeplessness" or "sleep inefficiency". ### What is the meaning of insomnia? If someone cannot get to sleep or stay asleep for long enough to feel refreshed, they might have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can last for months or years. Changing your sleeping habits often helps with sleep problems including insomnia. If this does not help or you think you have a sleep problem, see a GP. [NHS: Insomnia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/) ![A woman lying awake in bed](https://assets.nhs.uk/campaigns-cms-prod/images/eCRM-sleep-promo.width-320.jpg) ## [Get sleep tips sent to your inbox](https://sleep.ecrm-registration.nhs.uk/) Your sleep matters, so put sleep first by joining our 6-week email programme. From creating your perfect sleep sanctuary to setting a wind-down alarm, join today to find out how to make "goodnight" a great night. ## How many hours of sleep do I need? A healthy adult usually needs around 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, age, health and personal circumstances affect how much sleep we need, plus some people naturally sleep more than others. Teenagers, children and babies need more sleep because they are still growing, but that varies, too, with a newborn sleeping anywhere between 8 to 16 hours. ## Signs or symptoms of sleep problems You may: - find it difficult to fall asleep - lie awake for long periods at night - wake up several times during the night - wake up early and be unable to get back to sleep - feel down or have a lower mood - have difficulty concentrating - be more irritable than usual Longer-term sleep problems can affect our relationships and social life, and leave us feeling tired all the time, eating more and not able to do daily tasks. ![](https://assets.nhs.uk/campaigns-cms-prod/images/circle-your-mind-plan-resize-4.width-320.png) ## Possible causes of sleep problems There are many reasons why we might not sleep well. Some people are naturally lighter sleepers or take longer to get to sleep while others might sleep badly because of anxiety, worry over stressful events or other [life challenges](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/). There are lots of things that can influence how well we sleep, such as our current physical or mental health, our upbringing, things that happen to us, and even our temperament. However, bad sleep habits or poor sleep hygiene, such as not relaxing or winding down before bed, often cause sleep problems. ## Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems Professor Colin Espie, professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford, says: "It really helps if you're on a wind-down curve some while before you go to bed." ## Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems? Good sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, can really help us to get better sleep. Having a regular sleep routine is sometimes called sleep hygiene. [How to fall asleep faster and sleep better](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better/) ## Find what works for you ![](https://assets.nhs.uk/campaigns-cms-prod/images/Mind-Plan-Promo.width-320.png) ### [Create your own free Mind Plan](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/) Answer 5 quick questions to get your plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, improve your sleep and feel more in control. ## More support for sleep problems - ### Seek NHS support If poor sleep is affecting your daily life or causing you distress, call NHS 111 or talk to your GP. - [NHS advice about sleep and tiredness](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/) - [Try the NHS sleep self-assessment](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/) - [NHS self-help guide: sleep](https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/#sleeping) - ### Charities, helplines and communities The following organisations offer advice on their websites: - [Rethink: How I can improve my sleep](https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/physical-health-and-wellbeing/how-can-i-improve-my-sleep/) - [Samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/) - [Mind: How to cope with sleep problems](http://www.mind.org.uk/sleep) - [Mental Health Foundation: How to sleep better](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-sleep-better) - ### Books on mental health and wellbeing Check out [Reading Well’s list of books on mental health](https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription/mental-health) that should be available free from your local library. 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Readable Markdown	Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, [work](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/work-related-stress/) or having a baby are possible causes. A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life. Learn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason. ## Understanding sleep problems including insomnia It's important to appreciate why we sleep: to rest and repair our mind and body. It's vital for good physical and mental health and wellbeing. Longer stretches of bad sleep can do the opposite and have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing. Not getting enough sleep is sometimes described as being sleep deprived, or called "sleep deprivation", "sleeplessness" or "sleep inefficiency". ### What is the meaning of insomnia? If someone cannot get to sleep or stay asleep for long enough to feel refreshed, they might have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can last for months or years. Changing your sleeping habits often helps with sleep problems including insomnia. If this does not help or you think you have a sleep problem, see a GP. ## How many hours of sleep do I need? A healthy adult usually needs around 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, age, health and personal circumstances affect how much sleep we need, plus some people naturally sleep more than others. Teenagers, children and babies need more sleep because they are still growing, but that varies, too, with a newborn sleeping anywhere between 8 to 16 hours. ## Signs or symptoms of sleep problems You may: - find it difficult to fall asleep - lie awake for long periods at night - wake up several times during the night - wake up early and be unable to get back to sleep - feel down or have a lower mood - have difficulty concentrating - be more irritable than usual Longer-term sleep problems can affect our relationships and social life, and leave us feeling tired all the time, eating more and not able to do daily tasks. ![](https://assets.nhs.uk/campaigns-cms-prod/images/circle-your-mind-plan-resize-4.width-320.png) ## Possible causes of sleep problems There are many reasons why we might not sleep well. Some people are naturally lighter sleepers or take longer to get to sleep while others might sleep badly because of anxiety, worry over stressful events or other [life challenges](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/). There are lots of things that can influence how well we sleep, such as our current physical or mental health, our upbringing, things that happen to us, and even our temperament. However, bad sleep habits or poor sleep hygiene, such as not relaxing or winding down before bed, often cause sleep problems. ## Video: Expert advice for dealing with sleep problems Professor Colin Espie, professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford, says: "It really helps if you're on a wind-down curve some while before you go to bed." ## Does sleep hygiene help with sleep problems? Good sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, can really help us to get better sleep. Having a regular sleep routine is sometimes called sleep hygiene. Find what works for you More support for sleep problems If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support. [Get urgent support now](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/urgent-support/)
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