Insomnia

 Insomnia 

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you experience difficulty sleeping or staying asleep. This means you are not sleeping as you should.


 Generally, an adult is supposed to sleep for like 7-9 hours in every 24 hours depending on the age. Getting enough sleep is vital for your overall health. Insomnia disrupt how much sleep a person get.


Insomnia could be short term(acute) or it could last for a long time(chronic)

 It is acute when it last for 1 night to a few weeks. It is chronic when it happens at least 3 night a week for 3 months or more.


 Symptoms of Insomnia 

  • Having trouble sleeping 
  • Feeling tired, unwell and sleepy during the day
  • Mood disruption especially anxiety 
  • Slow thought processes and having trouble concentrating 
  • Low motivation or energy 
  • Lack of coordination and rash action 


Causes of insomnia 

  • Genetics: Sleep trait and condition like insomnia seems to run in the family


  • Stress: Stressful or difficult situations may contribute to insomnia 


  • Using of certain medications like cocaine:  Frequent cocaine may lead of change in sleep schedule causing insomnia 


  • Certain medical condition: certain medical condition such as asthma, depression and even cancer can cause insomnia


  • Life changes: Temporary or long term  changes also affects your sleep, like sleeping in an unfamiliar place, adjusting to a new work schedule or moving to a new home or location 


Sleep derivation can increase the risk of 

  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Diabetic 
  • Obesity 
  • Depression 
  • High blood pressure 


Treatment 

  • Establishing a regular sleep schedule 
  • Avoiding stimulant like caffeine 
  • Mental health care
  • In some cases, medications such as sleeping pills may be prescribed 

 

Conclusion 

It is important to consult your health care professionals if you are experiencing insomnia. Your doctor might suggest behavioral therapy that can help to change the things you do that causes insomnia and learn what you can do to promote sleep. 



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