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Insomnia Treatment And Diet For Insomnia

Insomnia: Insomnia is actually a sleep problem that affects people’s routines and lives. Insomnia is a problem in which a person cannot fall asleep easily or cannot stay asleep. They may wake up now and then, or can wake up in the wee hours of the morning feeling restless. They, therefore, do not have an adequate amount of sleep on a regular basis.
 
Insomnia can be an ongoing problem or something that happens in phases. When insomnia lasts for only a short period of time, then it might be because of stress-related problems.


Short-term insomnia can last for anywhere between a few days to a few weeks. Chronic insomnia is an ongoing problem that is often triggered by deep-seated depression.

Causes And Symptoms Of Insomnia

Causes of insomnia: Insomnia can be due to various reasons –

Stress caused due to one’s workload, problems at the workplace, personal problems or family problems can often cause insomnia.

  • Insomnia often affects people who are chronically depressed or suffer from related emotional or mental problems.
  • Those who have poor sleep habits and do not have a proper sleep schedule, also have problems sleeping soundly.
  • Changes in surroundings or habits can also cause difficulty in falling asleep.


    Jet lag, working late, noise, light or other disturbances at night can cause insomnia.
  • Caffeine and tobacco, which are stimulants, can cause insomnia.
  • Health problems like restless leg syndrome, breathing problems, or pain can cause insomnia.
  • Lack of exercise is another cause of insomnia.
Symptoms: While each person experiences insomnia a little differently, here are some of the symptoms that are generally associated with the sleeping disorder –
  • Most people find it difficult to fall asleep, and can lie in bed for hours, waiting to fall asleep.
  • Some people wake up suddenly in the middle of the night and then cannot go back to sleep.
  • Others wake up within a few hours of going to sleep and lay awake for hours trying ton go back to sleep.



Submitted on April 3, 2009
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