DIFFICULTY IN SLEEPING? DEALING WITH INSOMNIA?

If you can't sleep you maybe wondering if you have insomnia - it is a complicated condition.

WHAT IS INSOMNIA?

A person who suffers from insomnia,find difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep.

Insomnia can be diagnosed on the basis on the basis of symptoms of either physical or mental problem.Insomnia can be separated in two categories:

Primary insomnia:
Is when a person is having difficulty in sleeping that are not associated with any health problem.The root cause is due to stress or trauma.

Secondary insomnia:
A person is having difficulty as a result of another health condition.

Length of time a person suffering from insomnia vary:

1. Transient insomnia:
   insomnia that comes on suddenly and last for a week or less.people do not typically seek treatment ,but experience several episodes.
2. Acute insomnia:
   also known as short term insomnia,it is the inability to sleep well for month or less,and is commonly caused by stress or lifestyle factors.
3. Chronic insomnia:
   (long term insomnia) this insomnia that may get better for brief periods only to return.

1. DIFFICULTY IN FALLING SLEEP
2. DIFFICULTY IN STAYING ASLEEP
3. DISTURBED SLEEP PATTERNS
4. DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING DURING THE DAY
5. EXTREME FATIGUE

CAUSES:

Insomnia can be caused by lifestyle factors such as stress, inappropriate sleeping conditions, relationship problems, diet, excessive caffeine intake, and substance abuse. Some prescription medications can also contribute to the development of insomnia. Health problems such as frequent urination, difficulty breathing, infection, endocrine system disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease can also cause or worsen insomnia. Insomnia is a symptom of several mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. For some people, insomnia is the symptom of an underlying illness that finally causes them to seek medical help.

TREATMENT:

There are both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments for insomnia,consult a psychiatrist or www.mindsightclinic.com