Apart from good food and lifestyle, good and adequate sleep is also very important to live a good, long and healthy life. This is the reason why health experts also advise people to get enough sleep to stay healthy. However, these days the rapidly changing lifestyle and wrong eating habits are affecting health in many ways. Along with this, sleep is also getting disturbed. Often due to workload and excessive fatigue, one feels very sleepy and it seems that while lying on the bed, we will get lost in dreamland.

However, this does not happen. Despite being very tired, people often stay awake like owls and the night passes by, but they do not get sleep. In such a situation, the question often comes to mind that why do we not get sleep despite being very tired. If this question keeps revolving in your mind, then today we are going to answer it. To know the answer to this question, we talked to Dr. Pratibha Dogra, Senior Consultant of Pulmonology at Maringo Asia Hospital, Gurgaon. Let's know what the doctor says-

This is why I can't sleep even after getting tired

The doctor says that there are many reasons why people stay up late at night, even if they are actually tired. Overthinking, stress and anxiety are some of the main reasons, which prevent the mind from relaxing, making it difficult to sleep. Apart from this, caffeine intake, spending a long time on the screen before sleeping and irregular sleeping habits can also disrupt the body's natural sleep cycle.

Also, some medical disorders like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome or any chronic discomfort can prevent you from sleeping despite being tired. In such a situation, some measures can be taken to improve the quality of your sleep.

Get good sleep in these ways

• Follow a routine: To regulate your body clock, go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day.
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• Limit screen time: Limit your exposure to blue light as much as possible. To do this, avoid using displays (such as phones, laptops, and TVs) at least an hour before bedtime.
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• Establish a calm environment: Make sure your bedroom is cool and peaceful. Use dim lighting to tell your body it's time to rest.
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• Use relaxation techniques: To ease the pressure, try deep breathing exercises, meditation, or reading a book.
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• Take care of your diet: Avoid heavy meals, coffee, and alcohol right before bed.
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• Stay active: Frequent exercise can improve sleep quality. However, avoid working out right before bedtime.