Medical conditions that can cause agitation include: anxiety or mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder. conditions that cause hormonal imbalances, such as hypothyroidism. alcohol dependency or withdrawal.

Agitation is a sense of inner tension and restlessness. When it happens, you may get annoyed easily or feel like you need to move around. It’s a normal emotion. But it’s more likely to show up when you’re under a lot of stress. It can also happen if you use drugs or withdraw from alcohol.

15 Ways to Calm Yourself Down

1. Breathe.
2. Admit that you’re anxious or angry.
3. Challenge your thoughts.
4. Release the anxiety or anger.
5. Visualize yourself calm.
6. Think it through.
7. Listen to music.
8. Change your focus.

To help you cope with feelings of restlessness or irritability, try some of the following tips.

1. Talk to your family, friends and work colleagues — don’t bottle up your emotions.
2. Cry if you need to — it can help make you feel better.
3. Look after yourself — eat a balanced diet and get enough sleep.

Poor sleep habits, which are part of sleep hygiene, are a common cause of insufficient or low-quality sleep. Having an inconsistent sleep schedule, using electronic devices in bed, and eating too late at night are examples of habits and routines that can lead to restless sleep.

Fidgeting and RLS Fidgeting at night can be a symptom of RLS. This is a neurological disorder that causes an uncomfortable feeling in your legs and a strong desire to move them. Symptoms usually happen at night during sleep or when you’re trying to relax.

8 Ways to Fall Asleep Fast

1. Breathe with your mind.
2. Get a mattress of the right firmness.
3. Go caveman.
4. Chill out.
5. Sleep on hi-tech.
6. Trick your brain.
7. Daydream with purpose.
8. Eat carbs at night.