Insomnia and Men: How to Sleep Better Every Night

Insomnia, including the lack of sleep or poor quality sleep, is something that affects 
everyone. Men in particular have issues with insomnia, but are often overlooked with 
this type of health condition. Here are some things to know about insomnia and what 
can be done about it. 

Signs You Have Insomnia

Insomnia is one of those conditions that many people, men included, don’t think they 
suffer from. Perhaps you think because you fall asleep relatively fast, you’re fine, even 
though you don’t sleep through the night. However, keep in mind insomnia is not just 
about falling asleep or even staying asleep, but the quality of sleep you have. If you 
wake up often, always wake up feeling like you are exhausted, or get tired in the middle 
of the day, you might not be getting good sleep at night.

Finding the Cause of Your Insomnia

Once you have settled on the fact that you have insomnia, it is time to figure out why. 
Treating this type of condition is usually about treating the root cause of it. It can be a 
long list of things, so you will need to narrow down the list based on things you are 
experiencing. Insomnia can be caused by mental health, such as depression or stress. 

It might be more physical where you have too much alcohol or caffeine in the evening, 
or you are not getting enough exercise. Even things like your sleeping environment can 
make a large impact. Make a note of anything you feel is interrupting your sleep so you 
can work on remedying the situation. 

Start a New Sleeping Routine

It may come down to switching up your nightly routine if you are struggling with sleep. 
To start with, have a good hour or so before you get into bed where you start relaxing 
for the night. This might include watching TV with your significant other, doing yoga in 
the evening, or having a cup of decaf coffee while you participate in a relaxing activity 
with the family. If you like showering at night, that can also be part of your nighttime 
ritual, since the hot water can be soothing. In your bedroom, try to keep devices and 
electronics turned off, and don’t put your phone right next to you. You want to eliminate 
as many distractions as possible.

If you still struggle with sleeping, you may want to explore other methods, such as 
supplements or herbs that help encourage tiredness, or speak to your doctor about 
other causes for your insomnia.

