There are lots of reasons why you might be experiencing short term insomnia, which is the technical term for not being able to sleep. Usually, you’ll get through it without it doing you any harm and things will go back to normal, but sleeping tablets or sleep aids can help you to drop off and get some good sleep. Some of the most common reasons why you may be struggling to fall asleep include:
Jet lag
Stress, anxiety, or depression
A loud environment
Being too hot or too cold
Bright lights or not being able to keep your room dark enough
An uncomfortable bed
Shift work
Some medications or medical conditions