{"id":1605,"date":"2020-03-02T07:09:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T07:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bedguard.com.au\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2020-03-02T07:09:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T07:09:10","slug":"is-stress-affecting-your-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/is-stress-affecting-your-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Is stress affecting your sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you finding it hard to get a good night\u2019s sleep? Perhaps stress is affecting your sleep.<\/p>\n

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We all know it\u2019s important to get a good night\u2019s sleep. And while it\u2019s normal to have the odd night here and there where good sleep is hard to come by, persistent problems with your sleep isn\u2019t normal.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest reasons people find it hard to sleep is stress.<\/p>\n

What is stress<\/h2>\n

Stress is a normal reaction which occurs whenever there is a change in your environment. Our body reacts to these changes with physical, mental and emotional responses. Sometimes stress can have a positive impact on us, causing us to be more productive, alert and keeping us safe from danger. But too much stress can have a negative effect on our health.<\/p>\n

What causes stress?<\/h2>\n

Most people suffer some form of stress. It may be caused by relationship problems, work pressures, working long hours, having too much responsibility, being too busy, financial pressures, illness or injury, or a traumatic event.<\/p>\n

Everyone experiences stress differently. What might be stressful for one person, may not be stressful to another.<\/p>\n

Is stress affecting your sleep?<\/h2>\n

Stress causes a number of health problems such as headaches, nausea, high blood pressure, chest pain, depression, panic attacks and other forms of anxiety. It can also worsen existing medical conditions, and disrupt your sleep.<\/p>\n

One of the ways stress affects sleep is not being able to drop off to sleep. Stress can also cause you to wake during the night, or have nightmares<\/a> \u2014 all of which impacts on the duration and quality of your sleep.<\/p>\n

How to reduce stress<\/h2>\n

Obviously, the best way forward is to reduce your stress levels. These may involve:<\/p>\n