Sleeping strategies may impact ability to fall asleep
A report suggests that overthinking sleep techniques may be linked to difficulty falling asleep. Researchers found that behaviors like counting sheep or checking the clock were associated with prolonged sleep onset.
This may affect individuals struggling with insomnia, though the evidence is observational and not definitive.
Study type and findings
The report highlights an observational study that found associations between specific sleep strategies and difficulty falling asleep.
Common behaviors observed
Participants frequently reported behaviors such as counting sheep, checking the clock, and adjusting sleep positions repeatedly.
Common questions
Can trying too hard to sleep make it harder to fall asleep?
The report suggests that overthinking sleep techniques may be linked to prolonged sleep onset, though the evidence is not conclusive.
What behaviors were most commonly associated with trouble falling asleep?
Behaviors such as counting sheep, checking the clock, and changing sleep positions repeatedly were frequently reported.
Sources
- Are we trying too hard to sleep? How 'sleepmaxxing' could be keeping us awake MedicalXpress · medicalxpress.com
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