Chronic stress often disrupts your sleep, and poor sleep, in turn, exacerbates stress—creating a vicious cycle that’s difficult to break. If you’re dealing with conditions like hypertension or inflammation, the quality of your sleep plays a huge role in your ability to manage those symptoms.
Stress raises cortisol levels, which can interfere with your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. The longer you experience sleep disruptions, the more stressed your body becomes, leading to a negative impact on your health.
Improving sleep quality is a powerful way to break this cycle. At Stressless, we recommend a variety of strategies to help you get better rest, including setting a consistent sleep schedule, reducing screen time before bed, and practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
Your sleep environment is also critical. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool. Eliminate distractions like bright lights, noise, and clutter to create a restful space that encourages deep, restorative sleep.
Certain foods, like those rich in magnesium and tryptophan, can also help improve sleep. Incorporating calming teas or foods like almonds, bananas, and turkey into your evening routine can promote relaxation and support better sleep.
At Stressless, we can work with you to develop a personalized sleep plan based on your lifestyle and health needs. Sleep is a key component of healing, and improving it will help reduce the negative impact of chronic stress on your body.