Only two forces control your sleep.

The sleep-starting force and the sleep-stopping force.

Understanding these will be your first step towards peaceful nights.

The Dynamics of Sleep

Imagine sleep as a gentle river guided by two natural forces in your body.

These aren't complex scientific concepts but rather simple, everyday workings of your body that manage your sleep.

1. The Sleep-Starting Force: Your Body's Natural Sleep Conductor

The sleep-starting force is your body's innate mechanism to bring on sleep.

It's like a sleep maestro, conducting two crucial biological systems: your sleep drive and circadian rhythm.

2. The Sleep-Stopping Force: The Barrier to Blissful Rest

Now, what happens when sleep seems like a distant dream?

This is where the sleep-stopping force comes into play.

• Anxiety and Hyperarousal: The Unwanted Guests at Night

Anxiety and hyperarousal are like uninvited guests that keep you tossing and turning.

In response to stress, your brain triggers a survival mechanism: the fight-or-flight response.

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