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Insomnia:
A Trojian horse, or time bomb for health and society.
"Having difficulty getting enough good sleep ?"
"Good sleep is a quintessence for health and happiness."
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is simply the inability to take enough good sleep. You might have insomnia if you have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, problems of waking up too early, or if having sleep doesn't refresh you.
Insomnia can last for varying periods. It may be transient, lasting for a short period of time; intermittent, occurring on and off; or chronic, lasting for a month or longer and occurring most most of nights. Insomnia disturbs our work and our relationships, and it impairs our ability to function well. Insomnia has adversary effects on all aspects of our lives.
What are the contributing factors for insomnia? Insomnia is a complex problem with a variety of causes. Sometimes several factors together can contribute to insomnia. Among these are:
* Environmental factors. Noise, light, or even your mattress can be causing
sleep problems.
* Psychological problems. Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional
difficulties can be related to insomnia.
* Lifestyle issues. Using alcohol or caffeine or even napping during the day or
exercising at night can impair your sleep.
* Physical factors. Anything from pain to hormone shifts to involuntary
movements (such as restless leg syndrome) may be linked to sleep disturbances.
* Medication side effects. Certain drugs, such as decongestants and some high
blood pressure medications, can cause sleeping difficulties.
What Can Help
If you think you have a sleep disorder, take our assessment quiz. Then, talk to your
doctor. After your doctor determines your diagnosis, you can consider these
treatment options together:
* Follow your doctor's recommendations about managing the medical conditions
that may be affecting your sleep.
* Make lifestyle changes--such as eliminating or restricting caffeine and
alcohol--that will help you sleep better.
* Employ some sleep tips--such as following a regular sleeping schedule--to
improve your sleep.
* Try behavioral treatments--such as relaxation training or sleep restriction
therapy--to help change sleep-stealing patterns.
Don't underestimate the importance of a FULL night's sleep.
Definition
Insomnia is the inability to get adequate, restful sleep. Its symptoms include one
or more of the following:
* Difficulty falling asleep at bedtime
* Waking up frequently during the night and having trouble falling back to sleep
* Waking up too early in the morning
* Not getting "quality" sleep that enables you to feel refreshed for the
following day, even though you may be sleeping for an adequate amount of time each
night
While research indicates that adults require about 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day,
sleep needs are highly individual. What matters is whether your sleep is restful and
enables you to be active and alert during the day. Health researchers estimate that
30% to 40% of people have some level of insomnia in any given year. Insomnia is more
common in women than in men, and it tends to increase with age.
Acute (short-term) insomnia
Insomnia is called "acute" or "transient" if it occurs only occasionally and is
short-term (lasting only a few nights and for less than 4 weeks). Acute insomnia is
usually caused by a specific, usually temporary, circumstance such as a stressful
day, physical discomfort, or a disruption of your "body clock," such as when you
have jet lag or work the night shift.
Chronic insomnia
Insomnia that continues for three or more nights a week, and lasts a month or more,
is considered to be chronic (meaning long-term or constant). About 10% to 15% of
adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Whereas most people can get by with an
occasional bout of troubled sleep, chronic insomnia requires a doctor's care.
Chronic insomnia is usually the result of complex factors. It is a sign and a cause
of major depression.
Some consequences of insomnia
Getting enough sleep is essential for your health and happiness. Medical studies
have documented that insomnia has negative effects on mood and causes daytime
sleepiness, irritability, lack of energy, and difficulty concentrating. Clearly, the
effects of insomnia can interfere with your daily activities, your relationships,
and your job performance. Insomnia may also cause physical danger. Drowsiness, for
instance, is a factor in many car crashes, according to the National Commission on
Sleep Disorders Research.
Sources:
National Center for Sleep Disorders Research of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute.
Kupfer DJ, Reynolds CF. Management of insomnia. NEJM. 1997;336(5): 341.
Want to learn more about sleep disorders? Then check out these articles in our
Condition Forum.
Causes of Insomnia
Treatments for Insomnia
Habits that Ensure Good Sleep
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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