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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Sleep Disorders’
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. If you have insomnia, you may: Lie awake for a long time and have trouble falling asleep Wake up a lot and have trouble returning to sleep Wake up too early in the morning Feel like you haven’t slept at all Lack of or poor quality sleep causes other [...]
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 [...]
Don’t stay on bed if you can’t fall asleep after 20 minutes
If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes or don’t feel drowsy, get out of bed and sit in your bedroom or another room. The harder you try, the harder to fall asleep. Read or do a quiet activity until you feel sleepy. Don’t read books that might keep you reading, read encyclopedia or technical [...]
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 [...]
People with narcolepsy have frequent “sleep attacks” at various times of the day
Narcolepsy affects an estimated 250,000 Americans. People with narcolepsy have frequent “sleep attacks” at various times of the day, even if they have had a normal amount of night-time sleep. These attacks last from several seconds to more than 30 minutes. People with narcolepsy also may experience cataplexy (loss of muscle control during emotional situations), [...]