Most 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 you’re under stress at work or school, insomnia usually occurs for a few days to several weeks. But if the condition worsens, or prolongs, you should talk to [...]
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Research shows that Women are more likely to have insomnia than men
Although anyone at any age can suffer from insomnia. It can be triggered by stress in life or other factors. Sometimes frequent overseas traveling can cause it. Most of time the symptoms go away on its own. Research shows that women are more likely to have insomnia than men. One reason is that hormonal changes [...]
Most people suffer from comorbid insomnia
There are two types of insomnia. The most common type is called secondary or comorbid insomnia. Most often, people suffer from comorbid insomnia. This type is usually caused by some other health problems. More than 8 out of 10 people who have insomnia are believed to have secondary insomnia. Certain medical conditions, medicines, sleep disorders, [...]
Waking up too early is a sign of insomnia?
Most people experience temporary insomnia from time to time. You don’t have to worry about it. Stress at work, loss of a job, or financial problems can cause insomnia. But if it lasts more than a few weeks, you need to see your doctor. Insomnia is more common in females, people with depression, and in [...]
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: [...]
Insomnia Basics
In laymens terms, Insomnia is a medical condition characterized by the patient’s inability to sleep or rest his/her mind for a reasonable time. The common symptoms include trouble falling asleep, waking up frequently at night and finding it difficult to go back to sleep again, waking up very early before dawn, or feeling non-refreshed even [...]
Sleep apnea is a disorder of interrupted breathing during sleep
Sleep apnea is a disorder of interrupted breathing during sleep. It usually occurs in association with fat buildup or loss of muscle tone with aging. These changes allow the windpipe to collapse during breathing when muscles relax during sleep. This problem, called obstructive sleep apnea, is usually associated with loud snoring (though not everyone who [...]
Almost everyone occasionally suffers from short-term insomnia
Almost everyone occasionally suffers from short-term insomnia. This problem can result from stress, jet lag, diet, or many other factors. Insomnia almost always affects job performance and well-being the next day. About 60 million Americans a year have insomnia frequently or for extended periods of time, which leads to even more serious sleep deficits. Insomnia [...]