After a stressful, emotionally intense day it can be difficult to sleep. If this condition continues for a long time, it is fraught with impaired functioning of the nervous system, which can lead to the development of mental disorders.
The condition of a person who says “I cannot fall asleep” may be due to various reasons:
- overwork;
- overexcitement;
- pain;
- external factors (light, noise, etc.).
Therefore, in order for the process of falling asleep to take less time, it is necessary to influence a specific cause in each specific case.
General recommendations
Violation of work and rest, namely the habit of going to bed every evening at different times, leads to sleep disorders. As a rule, such people cannot fall asleep at night, and in the morning it is very difficult for them to get up. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the habit of lying down and getting up at the same time every day, including at the weekend.
For a good rest and normal work, the brain needs a sufficient amount of oxygen. Therefore, before going to bed, it is useful to walk at a quiet pace, and the room should always be aired.
Wrong diet is another reason why it may be difficult to fall asleep. With heavy loads during the day, it is not always possible to find time to eat normally. 
Many do without breakfast, remembering that they only want to eat closer to the night. Overeating in the late evening easily provokes difficulty falling asleep. Also, it is impossible to fall asleep on an empty stomach - all who sat on strict diets encountered this.
Overwork
Chronic fatigue, stress, problems at work - one of the most common reasons for not falling asleep.
A modern person in a day accumulates a lot of unresolved issues that begin to spin in my head as soon as it comes time to go to bed. Try to learn how to distance yourself from them, guided by popular wisdom “Morning is wiser than evening” or Scarlett O'Hara's famous phrase “I will think about it tomorrow.”
Write down all the questions that need to be resolved, on a sheet of paper - a separate or in a diary. Scientists note that a problem fixed on paper helps to relieve the brain - you are not afraid to forget about something important and feel calmer.
Overexcitation
A day filled with emotions can lead to insomnia. This is especially noticeable on the example of small children, who are almost impossible to put to bed after attending some bright event or cheerful arrival of guests. In this case, you need to relax: take a contrast shower, a hot bath, drink tea with soothing herbs, turn on good music.
If the state of emotional instability haunts you for a long time, it is recommended that you contact a specialist to suggest sedative medications that will help you fall asleep.
Pain and external factors
If sleep disorders are caused by pain, consult a doctor and correct the cause. You should not use hypnotics here - it is necessary to eliminate the source of the problem.
Be sure to turn off all electrical appliances that are in the bedroom - the flashing light on the TV or the noise of a working system unit may prevent you from falling asleep, although you think that you do not even pay attention to them.
Hang thick curtains on the windows that will not let light through. Bed linen, pajamas should be made of natural fabrics, pleasant to the body - you should be comfortable while you sleep. If necessary, replace the mattress, blanket, pillow.
