Solid "sleep hygiene" makes a genuine difference for most people going through a rough patch of sleep: a consistent bedtime and wake time, a dark, cool, quiet bedroom, cutting out screens, caffeine and heavy meals close to bedtime, and getting daylight and activity during the day.
Insomnia that drags on for several weeks, or snoring that comes with daytime sleepiness, gasping, or breathing pauses during the night (a possible sign of sleep apnoea), are both worth raising with a GP rather than simply living with - effective treatments exist for each.
See also our pages on tiredness and energy.
Common questions
What does good sleep hygiene actually involve?
Keeping a consistent bedtime and wake time, a dark, cool and quiet bedroom, and avoiding screens, caffeine and heavy meals near bedtime.
When is snoring worth mentioning to a GP?
If it's paired with daytime sleepiness, gasping, or pauses in breathing during sleep, which can point to sleep apnoea.