Getting our ‘eight hours of sleep a night’ can be a challenge if you suffer from depression or anxiety. Daily stress and worries often affect how well we sleep but when sleepless nights or early waking becomes a pattern, it can affect our mood, work and even relationships. Insomnia cures or treatment for prolonged sleep disruption may require a discussion with a doctor or counsellor, however the best initial approach is to prevent anxiety building up if you can.
Insomnia symptoms can be reduced with good sleep hygiene routines and stress-relieving sleep products. Replacing your mobile phone with a natural alarm clock helps natural circadian rhythms; sleep apps can help you understand your specific sleep problems and relaxation / meditation are useful tools. Herbal teas, pillow sprays and essential oils relax and put you in the mood to sleep. Below, we suggest the best sleep aids for stress and anxiety that we’ve found.
Neal’s Yard Organics Herbal Remedies for Stress
A wide range of relaxing remedies to help re-balance your stress levels. All created with relaxation in mind to create calm and offer a good nights sleep. Available from £4 from Neals Yard Organics
Kally Anxiety Blanket
A specialist weighted blanket designed for sufferers of anxiety, stress and insomnia to give you the feeling of being hugged! Available for around £64.99 from Kally Sleep
Neal’s Yard Night Time Tea (chamomile & lavender)
The perfect bedtime drink made with an 100% organic floral blend of chamomile and lavender, beautifully balanced with passionflower, valerian and lime flower. Available for around £4 for 18 teabags from Neal's Yard Remedies Organic
Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB Wake up to Daylight Table Lamp
The Lumie body clock eases you awake with its gradual sunrise. Recommended for SAD sufferers as it helps to regulate your sleep and wake cycles. This model is around £199 from John Lewis
Aromatherapy Blend Meditation
This relaxing essential oil can be added to a diffuser to enhance mindfulness. Made from certified organic ingredients, it gives a wonderfully grounding aroma. Available for around £17.50 from Neals Yard Organics
The Sleep Collection
Ensuring your bedroom is a relaxing and calm space. This delightfully scented product range includes candles, a diffuser, hand cream, calming bath soak, pillow mist and more. Available from £10 at The White Company
L’Occitane Aromachologie Relaxing Pillow Mist
A gorgeous pillow scent - subtle but long-lasting. A good choice as a gift for someone who struggles to sleep. Available for around £15 from John Lewis
Neom Organics London Wellbeing Pod Diffuser & Scent to Sleep Essential Oil
A glorious way to wind down with this 'must have' for your bedside table. Beautiful scents and a nightlight as well. Available for around £110 from John Lewis
Dodow – Sleep Aid Device
The Dodow is a small, simple device using light to reteach you how to fall asleep naturally, without taking any medicine. Available for around £49.90 from Amazon
Night Time Remedies To Roll
We love these range of calming remedies to roll. This pulse point roll on aromatherapy blend is great to help you prepare for a restful night. Available around £8 from Neal's Yard Remedies Organic
Neal’s Yard Organics Lavender Bath Salts
Taking a bath before bedtime can help you sleep better. These lavender bath salts are grounding, relaxing and effective in calming anxiety and stress. Available for around £14.50 from Neals Yard Organics
Neals Yard Organics Beauty Sleep Body Butter
Relaxing and calming, perfect to use as part of your bedtime routine and will leave your skin feeling lovely and soft in the morning. Available for around £23 from Neal's Yard Remedies Organic
