Hard to fall asleep or staying asleep through the night or both cause Insomnia.
Why it occurs?
Causes are-
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Alcohol intoxication or withdrawal
- Medical Problems such as Arthritis, cancer, overactive thyroid, Stroke, Heart Failure, lung disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
- Aging
- Poor sleep or lifestyle habits
- Going to bed at different times each night
- Daytime napping
- Spending too much time in bed while awake
- Poor sleeping environment (too much noise or light)
- Irregular sleep schedule
- An uncomfortable sleep environment
- Working evening or night shifts
- Lack of exercise
- Using the smartphone, television or computer in bed
- Psychosis
- Pregnancy
- Fever
- Pain
- Mania
- Menopause
- Period (in female)
- Sleepwalking
- Sleep Apnea
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
What are the Symptoms?
- Impairment of daytime functioning
- Trouble falling asleep at night
- Early waking
- Awakening during the night
- Daytime sleepiness
- Poor concentration
- Lack of energy
- Anxiety
- Mood changes
- Daytime fatigue
- Poor social function
- Poor attention and concentration
- Tension headaches
What can happen if it left untreated?
Following Complications may occur-- Increased risk and severity of long-term diseases, such as Hypertension, heart disease, and Diabetes Mellitus
- Psychiatric problems, such as depression or an anxiety disorder
- Overweight or obesity
- A poor immune system function
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