Do you know insomnia

 INSOMNIA

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep. Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness,is a sleep disorder in which people have trouble sleeping, they may have difficulty falling asleep,or staying asleep as long as desired.

Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health,work performance and quality of life.

How much sleep is enough varies from person to person, but some adult need seven to eight hours a night

Insomnia can be short term,long lasting more than a month.

Sign and symptoms of insomnia

• Difficulty falling asleep including difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position.

• Waking during the night ,being unable to return to sleep and waking up early.

• Day sleepiness,irritability, depression or anxiety.

• Feeling tired or having low energy during the day.

• Being irritable,acting aggressive or impulsive.

Causes

• Sleep breathing disorder,such as sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome.

• Use of psychoactive drugs, including certain medications, herbs,caffeine,nicotine,cocaine,amphetamines,methylphenidate, or excessive alcohol intakes.

• Use of pain - Relievers such as aphids.

• Heart disorder

• Hormone shift such as those that procede menstration and those menopause.

• Life events such as fear 

,stress,anxiety, emotional and mental tension.

• Gastrointestinal issues such as heartburn  or constipation.

• Mental conditions such as hyperthyroidism.

• Increased exposure to the blue light from artificial sources, such as phones or computers.

• Chronic pain.

• Lower back pain.

Treatment

Prevention and treatment of insomnia may require a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy,medications,and lifestyle changes.

• Avoiding or limiting naps

• Treating pain at bedtime

• Avoiding large meals, beverages, alcohol, and nicotine before bedtime

• Finding soothing ways to relax into sleep, including use of white noise

• Making the bedroom suitable for sleep by keeping it dark, cool, and free of devices, such as clocks, cell phones, or televisions

• Maintain regular exercise

• Try relaxing activities before sleeping

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