Being a Night Owl is NOT a Flex!

Scrolling endlessly on Instagram at 3 AM? Watching “just one more episode” on Netflix? Chatting with friends about how none of you can sleep before 4 AM? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s normal!

Somewhere along the way, being a night owl became a trend. People flex about surviving on 3 hours of sleep, but let’s be real—it’s hurting you more than you think.

Why Can’t You Sleep?

There’s a reason why you struggle to fall asleep or wake up feeling exhausted. Here are some common sleep disruptors:

🚨 Screen Time Before Bed – That blue light from your phone messes with your brain’s ability to wind down.

🚨 Too Much Caffeine – Coffee, tea, or energy drinks in the evening? Big mistake. Caffeine stays in your system for hours.

🚨 Overthinking & Stress – Your mind is racing with thoughts about work, studies, relationships, and everything in between.

🚨 Irregular Sleep Schedule – Sleeping at 2 AM on weekdays and 5 AM on weekends? Your body has no idea what’s going on.

🚨 Lack of Physical Activity – If your body doesn’t get tired, your mind won’t either.

🚨 Social Media Addiction – Doomscrolling? Texting at night? Those notifications can wait.

Why You NEED to Fix Your Sleep

Lack of sleep isn’t just about feeling tired—it messes up your life in ways you don’t even realize:

❌ Kills Productivity – Can’t focus in class or at work? Blame your bad sleep.

❌ Messes with Your Mood – Feeling irritable, anxious, or down? Sleep deprivation is making it worse.

❌ Weakens Immunity – Always getting sick? Your immune system needs sleep to fight off germs.

❌ Increases Risk of Anxiety & Depression – Poor sleep is directly linked to mental health struggles.

❌ Leads to Weight Gain – Your metabolism slows down, and late-night cravings hit harder.

How to Actually Fix Your Sleep

✅ Stick to a Schedule – Sleep and wake up at the same time daily, even on weekends.

✅ Ditch the Phone Before Bed – Put it on “Do Not Disturb” at least 1 hour before sleeping.

✅ Limit Caffeine & Energy Drinks – No coffee, tea, or Red Bull after 6 PM.

✅ Get Some Sunlight – Morning sunlight resets your body clock and helps you sleep better at night.

✅ Move Your Body – Exercise, even if it’s just a 15-minute walk.

✅ Create a Chill Bedtime Routine – Read a book, journal, or listen to calm music.

✅ Don’t Ignore the Problem – If you still can’t sleep, it’s time to get help.

Struggling With Sleep? It’s Time to Take Action!

If you’ve been struggling with sleep for weeks or months, don’t wait for it to get worse. It’s NOT normal to survive on broken sleep and feel exhausted every day.

Dr. Rahul Mathur at Indore Psychiatric Centre specializes in treating sleep disorders. If your sleep issues are affecting your health, mood, or daily life, book a consultation today.

📞 Schedule an appointment at Indore Psychiatric Centre and take control of your sleep before it controls you!