There are people who manage to have an extremely regular sleep, always going to sleep at the same time, maybe even quite early. And then there are others who would never go to sleep. The night becomes the perfect time for them to do everything and more, but above all what they have not been able to do during the day. Including taking some time for yourself.
This happens for a very specific reason, which, although it has already been identified by experts in 2016, is becoming increasingly well known. So, after years, today it has been finally revealed to everyone why some people are unable to go to sleep early. This will help these people to become aware and perhaps to seek remedies and cures to acquire a more regular rhythm.
Finally revealed why some people are unable to go to sleep early
As Dr. Vincenzo Tullo, neurologist and specialist in sleep medicine and headaches at Humanitas explains, it is the phenomenon of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. This expression refers to the “revenge” that takes our body for not giving it enough free time during the day.
For this reason, in the evening the subject knows very well that it would be the time of sleep, but gives greater importance to the sense of freedom felt during the night hours. This attitude is typical of those who work too much, of mothers busy between work and family and of those who have poor management of their time.
Some tips to combat this phenomenon
Getting out of this vicious circle is neither easy nor immediate. However, there are some tricks you can start following to get better. In fact, if the night hours dedicated to oneself give the feeling of freedom, sleeping little for the body is really harmful. As Dr. Tullo explains, in fact, “sleeping little could increase the risk of developing chronic problems such as heart disease and hypertension”.
Therefore, it is necessary to do everything possible to carve out spaces for yourself during the day, perhaps by inserting them in roadmaps or setting alarms. The most demanding physical activities must be concentrated during the first part of the day, so as to arrive in the evening more tired and eager to sleep.
In the hours before sleep, we must avoid using electronic devices, which tend to wake us up. If you realize that you are really unable to manage the sleep-wake rhythm, the advice is to consult a specialist.