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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