How does stress cause insomnia?

Have you ever felt…
Your body is exhausted, but when it's time to sleep,
your mind just "won't stop thinking"?

👉 This is the effect of "stress."

😴 Why does more stress lead to insomnia?

When we are stressed,
our body enters "alert" mode.

👉 It's like constantly dealing with problems.

Even when lying in bed,
the brain keeps replaying thoughts, refusing to rest.

🔬 What happens in the body?

When stressed, the body releases "stress hormones."

👉 Such as cortisol.

The consequences:

• Increased heart rate

• Heightened brain activity

• Body doesn't enter rest mode

👉 Making it harder to fall asleep.

⚠️ Why do some people sleep but "not deeply"?

Even after falling asleep,
stress can still cause:

• Frequent waking in the middle of the night

• Many dreams

• Restless sleep

👉 You still feel tired after waking up.

🔄 The cycle many are stuck in

Stress → Insomnia → Insufficient rest
→ More stress than before

👉 It becomes a "never-ending cycle."

💡 Practical coping methods

You don't have to eliminate stress immediately,
but you can help your body "relax."

👉 Before bed, try:

• Breathing deeply and slowly

• Turning off lights, reducing distractions

• Writing down your worries

👉 To tell your brain, "It's time to rest."

Stress
doesn't just make you mentally tired,

but also "prevents your body from sleeping."

👉 Because your body still thinks you need to be alert.