# sleep pressure

The body’s need for sleep, which builds the longer we stay awake and eases while we sleep.

## Where it comes up

- [What is CBT for insomnia, and what would it ask of me?](https://nitez.com/cbt-for-insomnia)
- [How do I get through the day after a bad night?](https://nitez.com/after-a-bad-night)
- [Do I have insomnia?](https://nitez.com/insomnia)
- [Are naps good for you?](https://nitez.com/are-naps-good-for-you)
- [What is the body clock, and how does it decide when I'm sleepy?](https://nitez.com/body-clock)
- [How long does caffeine stay in your system?](https://nitez.com/caffeine-and-sleep)
- [How much sleep do I really need?](https://nitez.com/how-much-sleep)
- [Why am I wide awake at bedtime?](https://nitez.com/awake-at-bedtime)
- [How do I sleep well on night shifts?](https://nitez.com/night-shifts)
- [What can I do when I dread going to bed?](https://nitez.com/dreading-bedtime)
- [How do I wind down when I’m tired but wired?](https://nitez.com/winding-down)
- [What is deep sleep, and am I getting enough?](https://nitez.com/deep-sleep)
- [Why can’t my teenager fall asleep before midnight?](https://nitez.com/teenagers-and-sleep)
- [Why does my sleep change as I get older?](https://nitez.com/sleep-in-later-life)
- [What makes us feel sleepy?](https://nitez.com/sleep-pressure)
- [Why are some nights better than others?](https://nitez.com/good-nights)

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