Sleep difficulties
Do you have trouble getting to sleep or find that you keep waking up in the night? Sleep difficulties can affect your energy, your mood and even your physical health. When we aren't getting enough sleep, it can make us more anxious or irritable than usual.
Common signs that you're not getting enough sleep include:
- Feeling tired or run down
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Feeling low or emotional
- Worrying about not getting enough sleep
- Napping during the day
Sleep problems or 'insomnia' can be caused by various things, for example:
- Busy lifestyles (such as having a young child)
- Anxiety or stress
- Feeling low
What can I do to help myself fall asleep?
If you're asking yourself 'Why can't I get to sleep?' or 'How can I get a better night's sleep?' there are some quick practical ways to help you to fall asleep (and stay asleep) in our blog which you can try. If you need further support, you may benefit from talking to TALKWORKS.
How can TALKWORKS help me to sleep better?
At TALKWORKS, we offer a two-hour 'Improving Sleep workshop' which looks at the reasons why you might be having trouble sleeping and introduces you to a variety of tools and techniques to help you sleep better.
We also offer one-to-one therapy sessions with one of our NHS clinicians, available face-to-face, over the phone or by video call. These sessions are designed to help you to get to the bottom of your difficulties and to teach you a range of tools and techniques so that you can get a better night's sleep. We also offer a range of wellbeing workshops, interactive group courses and access to online self-help. Our online self-help is available at any time of the day or at night, every day of the week.
How to access our service
If you are struggling, TALKWORKS is here to help. Here's how you can self-refer to our free, NHS service:
- Complete our online self-referral form
- Call 0300 555 3344
- Email dpt.talkworks@nhs.net
- Speak to your GP
You must be over the age of 18 and living in Devon (excluding Plymouth) to access TALKWORKS. If you are living in Plymouth and would like to access support, please contact Plymouth Options .