{"id":1398,"date":"2020-04-05T09:52:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T09:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2020-04-06T13:10:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T13:10:45","slug":"what-is-insomnia-check-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/what-is-insomnia-check-symptoms-and-treatment","title":{"rendered":"What is Insomnia? Check Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is Insomnia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insomnia is\na common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, difficult to\nstay asleep or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to sleep again.\nYou can also feel exhausted at waking up. Insomnia will save energy level and\nmood as well as your health, work performance and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much sleep is enough varies from person\nto person, but it takes seven to eight hours a night for most adults?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of\nadults experience short-term (acute) insomnia at some stage, which lasts for\ndays or weeks. Typically the result of stress or a traumatic incident. But some\npeople have long-term (chronic) insomnia that lasts for a month or more.\nInsomnia may be the main concern, or it can be related to certain medical\nproblems or medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need not\nput up with sleepless nights. Simple changes in your daily habits will also\nhelp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms of Insomnia can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Problem falling asleep at night<\/li><li>Waking up at night<\/li><li>Waking up too early<\/li><li>Not feeling well-rested after a night&#8217;s sleep<\/li><li>Daytime exhaustion or sleepiness<\/li><li>Irritability, depression or anxiety<\/li><li>Trouble paying attention, concentrating on\ntasks or remembering<\/li><li>Increased mistakes or incidents<\/li><li>Persistent worries about sleep<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\ninsomnia makes it difficult for you to function during the day, see your doctor\nand find out what the cause your sleep disorder and how it can be handled. When\nyour doctor suspects you may have a sleep problem, you could be referred to a\nsleep centre for special testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insomnia may\nbe the primary problem, or it may be related to other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic\ninsomnia is typically a result of stress, life activities or habits that\ndisturb sleep. Treating the underlying cause can relieve insomnia, but it can\nalso last for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specific causes of chronic insomnia include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stress<\/strong>: Concerns\nabout work, school, health, finances or family can keep your mind busy at\nnight, making it hard to sleep. Stressful life events or trauma \u00e2\u20ac\u201d such as a\nloved one\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s death or illness, divorce, or a work loss \u00e2\u20ac\u201dmay also cause insomnia.<\/li><li><strong>Timetable\nfor travel or work:<\/strong> Your circadian rhythms serve like an inner\nclock, guiding such things as your sleep-wake cycle, metabolism and body\ntemperature. Disrupting your body&#8217;s circadian rhythms can lead to insomnia.\nCauses include jet lag from travelling across multiple time zones, working a\nlate or early shift, or frequently changing shifts.<\/li><li><strong>Poor sleep\nhabits:<\/strong> Bad sleep habits include an irregular bedtime routine, naps,\nstimulating activities before bed, an uncomfortable sleep atmosphere, and using\nyour bed to work, eat or watch television. Computers, televisions, video games,\nsmartphones or other displays may interfere with your sleep cycle just before\nbedtime.<\/li><li><strong>Eating too\nmuch late at night:<\/strong> It is OK to have a light snack before sleep,\nbut eating too much will make you feel physically uncomfortable when you lie\ndown. Many people often suffer heartburn, a backflow of acid and food from the\nstomach into the oesophagus after eating, which may keep you awake.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic\ninsomnia can also be related to medical problems or the use of other medicines.\nTreatment of the medical condition may help improve sleep, but insomnia may\ncontinue after improvement in the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly\neveryone has sleepless night occasional. But your risk of insomnia is high if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You&#8217;re a woman: Hormonal changes may play a\nrole during the menstrual cycle and in menopause. Night sweats and hot flashes\nfrequently interrupt sleep during menopause. As with pregnancy insomnia is also\ncommon.<\/li><li>You&#8217;re 60 years old: Due to changes in sleep\nhabits and health, insomnia increases with age.<\/li><li>You have a mental health disorder or physical\nhealth condition. Sleep can be disturbed by several things that affect your\nmental or physical health.<\/li><li>You&#8217;re under a lot of stress. Stressful times\nand events can cause temporary insomnia. And major or long-lasting stress can\nlead to chronic insomnia.<\/li><li>You don&#8217;t have a regular schedule. For\nexample, changing shifts at work or travelling can disrupt your sleep-wake\ncycle.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep is as\nimportant to your health as a healthy diet and regular physical activity.\nWhatever your reason for sleep loss, insomnia can affect you both mentally and\nphysically. People with insomnia report a lower quality of life compared with\npeople who are sleeping well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications of insomnia may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lower performance on the work or at school<\/li><li>Slowed reaction time while driving and a\nhigher risk of accidents<\/li><li>Mental health problems, such as depression,\nan anxiety disorder or substance abuse<\/li><li>Increased risk and severity of long-term\ndiseases or conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Good sleep habits can help avoid insomnia and\nencourage healthy sleep:<\/li><li>Keep the bedtime and wake time consiste nt\nfrom day to day, including weekends.<\/li><li>Stay healthy and active \u00e2\u20ac\u201d daily exercise\nhelps promote good sleep.<\/li><li>Check your prescription to see if it will\nsupport insomnia.<\/li><li>Ignore or limit naps.<\/li><li>Stop or limit caffeine and alcohol, and do\nnot use nicotine.<\/li><li>Avoid large meals and beverages before going\nto sleep.<\/li><li>Make your bedroom convenient for sleep and\nonly use it for sex or sleep.<\/li><li>Establish a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as\nhaving a warm bath, reading or listening to soft music.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Insomnia? 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