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These days, I feel like I was born exhausted. One could chalk it up to pandemic stress, possible recession panic, and/or environmental despair lately, but I don't remember the last time I felt well-rested. Even a much-needed dream vacation couldn't cure my irregular sleeping habits! When I mention my bedtime woes, people are quick to recommend everything from sleep apps and new wind-down routines to CBD tinctures, teas, and, of course, melatonin supplements. But how helpful are they, really? And why can't I just drift into dreamland on my own?
I know I'm not the only one tossing and turning. A recent study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that 14.5 percent of American adults and about 17 percent of women have problems falling asleep most or every night when observed for 30 days. Lots of people are having a hard time getting — and staying — asleep. And even with all the tips and tricks out there for getting the most optimal shut-eye, it can still be confusing to what an ideal sleep schedule is or the best ways to get adopt a regular sleep rhythm.
