C1 – Advanced
Do you struggle to go to sleep even though you are tired? Or do you wake up in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours, tossing and turning, anxiously checking the clock?
Insomnia is a very common problem and most of us experience this some time in our lives.
So what is insomnia? Is there any way to break the cycle?
Watch the video as Dan Kwartler details the science of insomnia.
Discussion Questions:
- What keeps you up at night?
- Do you have difficulty falling asleep?
- What are some ways to help you fall asleep easily?
- How do you feel when you suffer from Insomnia? How do you cope with it?
2 replies on “What Causes Insomnia?”
What keeps you up at night?
Nothing since I became a mother. Before that, when I was at the university and during the exam periods I invested long time until felt asleep. I studied until late at night and it difficult me to disconnect prior to sleep. I though about the exams and felt anxiety.
Do you have difficulty falling asleep?
Not right now. I’m in a point of my live where I can fall asleep so quickly. Take turns with my husband to take care about our little children after work and to have time to do some physical activities (pilates, gym…) as well as take the eldest to activity, meaning no time during the week to rest.
What are some ways to help you fall asleep easily?
Being very active during the day, getting physically and mentally tired. Spend long time with children. Notice that I love to spend time with my children but they are only 1 and 3 years.
How do you feel when you suffer from Insomnia? How do you cope with it?
Fortunately, I’m not suffering insomnia, but I think that if I suffered of that, a good way can be to assimilate the problem, get out from bed and do some relaxing activities such as stretching or reading a book and also take hot drinks like infusions that help to go asleep.
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