The alarm goes off. You can barely get out of bed after stopping the alarm several times. When I calculated the time, I filled in all the “necessary” sleep hours. I also tried to sleep earlier. But why, are you still tired? It’s hopeless.

Why am I tired even if I sleep? I couldn’t sleep properly. This is called “fake sleep.” He did not get a good night’s sleep enough to nourish his body and brain. For example, even if you slept for eight hours, it was not deep enough or you woke up several times in the middle. The term “fake sleep” has more than 36 million views on TikTok. Nevertheless, if you have never heard of it, you cannot know how to deal with “fake sleep” or what the cause of “fake sleep” is. We can’t solve this.

Signs of ‘fake sleep’

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It is common to wake up tired. It takes a few minutes (and a few cups of coffee) to completely lose sleep. If you open your eyes in the morning and say, “Did you really sleep?’ Anyone who has asked will sympathize with the following words.

“Even if I wake up, I can feel like I haven’t slept.” Christine Casey, a clinical psychologist, and insomnia expert said. “When I wake up, I feel anxious, dizzy, or annoyed. This type of sleep does not restore physical function and makes the activity difficult the next day.”

Problems also arise in terms of functionality. According to Phil Lawler, a sleep expert at mattress company Dormeo, this can cause extreme anxiety and depression, forgetfulness, and easy distraction or irritation.

In addition, in the long run, you can get sick more often than usual, experience chronic pain, suffer digestive or cardiovascular problems, or feel extremely tired.

Eating habits can also change. “It’s a lesser-known symptom, and you may overeat more than usual,” added Nicole Eichelberger, an insomnia expert and consultant with Mattressive. Sleep deprivation is because it raises levels of ghrelin, the “hungry hormone,” even for a single day.

The importance of a good night’s sleep and sound sleep rules that are easy for people to overlook

Casey said, “Thinking can affect how you feel about the world, how you behave, and how you experience it. Including the sleeping world. That’s why I like to see and help people with what they think about sleep.” “For example, if someone believes that ‘sleep is not important’, that person may be indifferent to sleep routines or early wake-up.”

Of course, this indifference is not a disregard or dislike for sleep. This is because there are cases where you deliberately postpone sleeping for more leisure time. It’s an understandable case, but it doesn’t help much. In this case, Casey added, as a result, it could be neglected to maintain the rules of sound sleep.

Causes of ‘Fake Sleep’ and How to overcome it

Many factors can cause ‘fake sleep’. Some of them are easier to control than others. The following are the things you need to know and what you can do to deal with ‘fake sleep’.

environmental factors

Casey suggested various noises as the cause of ‘fake sleep’. The sound of children waking up, pets, traffic, partner snoring or roommate watching television are all noises that interfere with deep sleep.

Various other environmental factors harm a good night’s sleep. Examples include too hot, too cold, uncomfortable mattresses, physical pain, illness, and excessive light.

Emotions also interfere with good sleep. “People sometimes have difficulty sleeping when they are anxious or depressed,” Ikelberger added. “A number of factors, including low self-esteem, guilt, anger, and general despair, interfere with sleep.”

Let’s fix what we can fix. Whether you buy a soft mattress topper, turn on the air conditioner, buy blackout curtains, take medicine to prevent acid reflux, eat something without hunger, earplugs, or put annoying things like a work laptop in another room.
a behavioral factor.

Behavior is also problematic, such as using a cell phone or watching a movie late at night. According to The Sleep Foundation, it is best to remove your cell phone an hour before going to bed.

“Social media or television stimulates the brain whether or not the user recognizes it,” Casey said. “This makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, which leads to unsatisfactory sleep.”

“Mobile phones interfere with the sleep cycle. This is because the bright blue light from the LED screen of the electronic device tricks the brain into thinking it’s daytime. That’s why I’m not sleepy even if I close my eyes at bedtime.” It’s Casey’s words.

According to Casey, drinking is not a solution either. The Sleep Foundation said alcohol consumption can reduce sleep quality by 9 to 39 percent depending on the amount. Drinking alcohol and medicine before going to bed can lead to nightmares.

Changing behavior is a little helpful. Before you go to bed, think about what’s not good, what’s good, what’s good. Instead of drinking decaffeinated coffee or watching a broadcast, it is good to read a book or take a warm bath.

What if I had to use my cell phone in bed? Lawler recommended using ‘night mode’. This is because ‘night mode’ reduces blue light emission and lowers brightness. It is best not to use it, but the lane is in “night mode.”
If you are still tired in the morning, you should go to the hospital. “If you suffer from sleep disorders or insomnia, go see a doctor,” Casey recommended.

Not everything mentioned in the article will be all. There must be something missing. Casey said, “Some factors are beyond our control. So let’s be patient,” he added. Sleep problems are troubling, but there are no solutions at all