Your
Cause of Insomnia May Be From a Sleep Disorder,
Physical Disorder, or Mental Disorder
How many sheep
have you counted lately? If you feel like you’ve counted a
whole herd of them, you’re in the same club as half of the
adult population who experiences common
sleep disorders. As you may know from personal experience, the
inability to get a peaceful night’s rest is maddening. The
difficulty in getting to sleep and/or staying asleep is called insomnia.
As you lie awake at night, you may wonder what your cause of insomnia
could be. There are many answers to this question.
Overall, sleep
is a sensitive state that is easily disturbed. It appears insomnia
is more common in women and is also more common as people age. Ironically,
the harder people try to sleep, the more elusive sleep can become.
As a matter of fact, anxiety over losing sleep or the attempt to
force sleep can be a cause of insomnia in itself.
Approximately 10
percent of adults say they have chronic insomnia
symptoms. The cause of insomnia could be linked to three different
issues: a sleep disorder, a physical disorder, or a mental disorder.
For example, your cause of insomnia could be related to:
- Persistent stress
- Major life change or trauma
- Jet lag
- The use of stimulants (nicotine,
caffeine, etc.)
- The use of alcohol
- Non-traditional schedule or
erratic working hours
- Excessive noise or light
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Sleep apnea
- Acid reflux
- The use of certain medications
- Physical or emotional discomfort
or pain
- Illness
Insomnia can negatively
affect your physical, mental, and emotional health, not to mention
your job performance, relationships, and much more. If you suffer
from insomnia for more than a few nights in a row, it’s important
for you to investigate what your cause of insomnia is so that you
can take steps to relieve this frustrating ailment, preferably
without
the use of sleep medications
that may cause dependency or other undesirable side effects.
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