Fatigue and Dark Circles Under The Eyes

Lack of sleep is a common cause of dark circles under the eyes. That would suggest that the solution is simple: get more rest. Unfortunately, for many people that is impossible.

Insomnia affects as many as one in four people. This is not just an occasional difficulty getting a full night's sleep. Insomnia is a recurrent inability to sleep. It affects the daily lives of sufferers immeasurably.

It's not just insomnia that can cause dark circles, though. Any lose of sleep can contribute to the darkening of the skin around your eyes. If you've been working late, you will almost certainly develop some darkening. Burning the midnight oil isn't just bad for the skin around your eyes. It's also bad for the eyes themselves and for the complexion of your whole face.

If you're having occasional problems getting a good night's sleep or you've been working late, try to get more rest during the day. Take a nap during your lunch break and take it easy whenever you can. Give your body a chance to catch up.

Don't over-stimulate yourself before you go to bed. Avoid caffeine and high-sugar food and drinks. Don't over-consume alcohol, though a "wee dram" may help you to sleep. Sit and read for a few minutes before you go to bed, try not to watch the television. Listen to music but make sure that it's soothing; heavy metal is not ideal. A warm bath surrounded by scented candles is a great way to relax before you go to bed. Earplugs and eyeblinds might prove useful to reduce any noise and light that could interrupt your night's sleep.

To improve your quality of sleep, it's important to reduce stress. That's easier said than done but there are ways to avoid getting too uptight and worried. Keep calm and take time to deal with issues rather than allowing them to get on top of you. Try to avoid situations that you know will make you angry or upset, especially later in the day.

Staying calm and preparing for bed properly will help you get a good night's sleep if you're having occasional problems. If, however, you suffer from insomnia, you need to seek medical advice. The insomnia itself may be indicative of another, more serious, health problem.

Over-the-counter sleeping medication may not be the best choice for any form of sleep deprivation but, in particular, insomnia requires more careful management.

If the dark circles under your eyes are the result of lack of sleep, the only way to prevent or cure them is to get more rest.

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