If you can’t sleep at night, what should you not do?

Key points from the experts: Dr. Faith Orchard, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex: “When I can’t sleep, it’s usually because my mind is preoccupied and I’m overthinking. So, I usually pick up a book and start reading to calm down a bit.”

Dr. Ellie Heer, President of the British Sleep Society and Sleep Medicine Specialist at Royal Brompton Hospital, London, states that symptoms of insomnia are very common and nearly 50% of people experience these symptoms. If you are having trouble sleeping more than three nights a week for over three months, and this issue is affecting your daily life, it’s time to see a doctor.

February 14, 2025 | 5:20 am