Most of the time we take sleeping for granted. If we do find that we can't sleep, it can be quite upsetting. It is very natural to worry when you can't sleep. You may feel dreadful, but the occasional night without sleep has very little effect on our physical or mental health. However, after several sleepless nights, you start to feel tired and anxious.

If you have trouble sleeping, find some helpful tips by looking at the sites below.

After checking these tips if you still aren't sleeping, go and see a doctor. You can talk over any problems that may be stopping you from sleeping. Your doctor can make sure that your sleeplessness is not being caused by physical illness, prescribed medicine or emotional problems.

You can also speak confidentially to one of Connexions personal advisers by phoning our free phone number: 0800 435 709