One in three adults will experience insomnia at some point in their lives. We lie awake worrying over financial or relationship issues, studying the roof of our bedrooms, and getting frustrated with the inability to just drift off. We rely on caffeine, only to need that extra cup of coffee in the afternoon to “keep us going”, but then we can’t sleep at night. It can be a short term problem or stick around for a little longer, resulting in a self-perpetuating cycle of fatigue and sleeplessness.
Those who do suffer with insomnia, only about 5% require treatment. Unfortunately, that’s only a small comfort if you are lying awake night after night – we know! Far from being a trivial issue, this affects the way you regenerate and recover and it’s bearing on the many aspects of health, concentration and wellbeing are undeniable.
