There’s no definite answer to how many hours people should sleep. Although children and teenagers are recommended with certain hours of sleep. Infants need about 16 hours, teenagers need about 9 hours. For most adults, 7 to 8 hours a night appears to be the best amount of sleep. However, many people can get by [...]
Not all insomia need medical attention. Some go away.
If you can’t go to sleep, whether it’s life long or triggered by other situations such as traveling, work hour changes, daily stress, stressful events, or other things in life, it might not be a symptom of another medical disorder. It’s called primary insomnia. In other words, it’s plain old insomnia, an sleeping disorder by [...]
How do I know if I have insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. Many people will experience it sometime in their lives. Some insomnia symptoms are temporary and some are long term. If you occasionally experience sleep troubles, it might not be insomnia. But if you notice the following symptoms for a week, then you need to pay attention and seek help: [...]
Sleep and Aging
About Sleep We all look forward to a good night’s sleep. Sleep allows our body to rest and to restore its energy levels. Without enough restful sleep, not only can we become grumpy and irritable, but also inattentive and more prone to accidents. Like food and water, adequate sleep is essential to good health and [...]
Most insomniacs suffer from depression, stress, anxiety
Insomnia for many people is caused by stresses in everyday life. Most insomniacs suffer from depression, stress, anxiety and other psychological problems, though there are individuals who just suffer from it with no apparent reasons. Some people are not affected by it until it suddenly hits them one day. Insomnia is characterized by lack of [...]
Sleepless Nights – Insomnia Cures That Do and Don’t Work
By Irene W Mcka Insomnia. This condition has been the bane of my existence since I was a small child, and my quest to find insomnia cures has led me to the most ridiculous ends. I say that to lend sincere empathy and hope to you if you suffer sleeplessness. Perhaps my research and efforts [...]
Out-Thinking Insomnia – Kicking the Habit!
By Sarah Yutta Often we find that something keeps us from sleeping at night. It could be a tough battery of tests we face, a parent’s worry for their children overseas, business concerns or domestic woes. Whatever. Often enough we eventually adjust to the problems facing us, or even solve those problems, and then we [...]
What can I do to sleep better?
* Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning. Do not take naps after 3 p.m. * Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day or at night. * Get regular exercise. Exercise during the day–make sure you exercise at least 5 [...]
How is insomnia treated?
If insomnia is caused by a short-term change in the sleep/wake schedule, as with jet lag, your sleep schedule may return to normal on its own. If your insomnia makes it hard for you to function during the day, talk to your doctor. Treatment for chronic insomnia includes: * Finding and treating any medical conditions [...]