What causes sleep anxiety?

Sleep issues and anxiety seem to accompany one another. Lack of sleep can be an anxiety trigger, while anxiety can also lead to a lack of sleep.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), over 50 per cent of adults say their anxiety levels affect their ability to get to sleep at night.

There’s very little scientific research on nighttime anxiety. Still, there are many reasons why your anxiety may be worse at night.

You may feel that your mind is racing, and you can’t stop your thoughts. You may be focused on the worries of the day or anticipating thin

gs on your to-do list for the next day.

This perceived “stress” can cause the body to experience an adrenaline rush, which makes it incredibly difficult to get to sleep.