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‘When I can’t get back to sleep, I IMAGINE I HAVE MY OWN PRIVATE JET AND HOW I WOULD ARRANGE THE FURNITURE ON IT. As this would never happen, it can’t cause me any worry’
Worry and stress are important causes of poor sleep. People who suffer from chronic stress have been shown to sleep less and less well, making it harder for them to function efficiently during the day. Wakefulness also causes the body to boost its levels of stress hormones, creating a vicious circle.