Sleep can be affected by various things. If you are feeling low, anxious or stressed and it is affecting your sleep, often getting to the root cause can help; take a look at those sections for further advice and support.
The following organisations may also help…
The Sleep Charity provides advice, support, and information to improve sleep health – https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/
Call their National Sleep Helpline: 03303 530 541 – 7-9pm Mon/Tues/Thurs and 9-11am Mon/Wed
Other Online Supports and advice…
NHS Website – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/
Every Mind Matters – https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/
Mind -For tips to improve your sleep https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/sleep-problems/tips-to-improve-your-sleep/
Would you like to try a self help guide?
These are two options you may wish to work through…
https://students.shu.ac.uk/wellbeing/docs/Sleep%20Problems-%20Moojuice%20self-help%20guide.pdf
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/content/uploads/2022/04/Sleeping-Problems-ER-final-2022.pdf
Extra support…
If you are still struggling, please contact the surgery to book a review. You may be offered an appointment with our dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to decide what other support you may need. In some cases, medication may be needed to support your mental health and aid your recovery.