Are you suffering from Insomnia!

 

 

 

Are you suffering from Insomnia!

 

 

Insomnia is a  sleep disorder which a lot of people both young and old are suffering these days. People suffering from insomnia find it difficult to fall and/or stay asleep. Occasional episodes of insomnia may come and go without causing any serious problems, but for some people it can last for months or even years at a time.There are two types of insomnia: primary insomnia and secondary insomnia. Primary insomnia is when the sufferer has  sleep problems that are not directly associated with any other health condition or problem. Secondary insomnia is when the sufferer has sleep problems because of something else, such as a health condition like  asthma,  depression,  arthritis, cancer or  heartburn, pain, medicine being taken, or a substance being used, like alcohol and nicotine.

 

There are no official guidelines about how much sleep you should get each night because everyone is different. On average, a "normal" amount of sleep for an adult is considered to be around seven to nine hours a night. Children and babies may sleep for much longer than this, whereas older adults may sleep less. But no sound sleep may lead to a person suffering from various other health issues.

 

There are a number of symptoms which suggest that a person is suffering from Insomnia. Like significant life stress such as losing or changing your job, death of a loved one, divorce, moving home. Chronic Pain like in the case of arthritis, low back pain, acid reflux, fibromyalgia - these and many more painful conditions can keep you up at night. It could also be a poor sleeping environment – such as an uncomfortable bed, or a bedroom that's too light, noisy, hot or cold. Lifestyle factors such as jet lag, shift work, or drinking alcohol or caffeine before going to bed could also lead to insomnia.

 

Daily ups and downs in our lives can certainly keep us awake now and then, but an underlying anxiety disorder or clinical depression or schizophrenia could be to blame if worries and concerns are consistently upsetting your sleep. To make matters worse, with anxiety disorders, worrying about sleep can make it additionally difficult to drift off. As many as 80 percent of people with depression have trouble falling or staying asleep. Also physical health conditions such as heart problems, other sleep disorders and long-term pain  certain medicines such as some antidepressants, epilepsy medicines and steroid medication could make things worst while trying to fall asleep.

 

..Divya