Published on: 6/12/2025
What are the potential causes of being unable to sleep through the night?
Not being able to sleep through the night can be caused by changes in hormones, body temperature, and other factors like stress or lifestyle habits.
Explanation
Sleep problems can come from many different things. First, changes in hormones can make it hard to sleep. This is because hormones help control when we feel sleepy or awake.
Second, your body temperature can also play a role. If your body is too hot or too cold, it might wake you up at night.
Lastly, stress or bad habits, like using screens before bed, can keep you from sleeping well.
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- Fatovich B, Winkler RC, & James R. (1983). 'Doctor I can't sleep at night'. Australian family physician, 6667178.
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