The Sleep Clinic

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We are in the midst of a catastrophic, global sleep loss epidemic. As a species we have begun to normalise sleep loss with some people even wearing it like a badge of honour. Poor sleep has been shown to have negative effects on mood, memory, learning, attention, decision-making, energy levels, motivation, immunity, hormone regulation and many other biological processes. 

Signs you are experiencing poor sleep include:

• Difficulty falling and staying asleep - a common symptom of insomnia which could be the result of excessive worry or an anxiety disorder, depression, physical pain or simply an irregular sleep habit

• Being awake for most of the night, despite wanting and trying to sleep

• Waking up early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep

• Interrupted sleep - may be caused by an uncomfortable bed, nightmares or sleep apnoea.

• Waking up tired and feeling un-refreshed

• Struggling to complete day-to-day tasks due to lack of energy

• Reduced productivity and performance at work

• Poor concentration

• Indecisiveness

• Daytime drowsiness

• Irritability and agitation