Insomnia: Causes and Treatment

    This is one issue that is very common. Insomnia is a persistent disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or both, Insomnia is the lack of sleep. Even if you’re spending eight hours a night in bed, if you feel drowsy and fatigued during the day, you may be experiencing insomnia. This occurs as a result of stress, sicknesses or our own habits. Insomnia is found in both males and females, but it is more in females due to various hormonal changes.

Symptoms

·         Difficulty falling asleep

·         Taking sleeping pills or alcohol to fall asleep

·         Waking up frequently during the night

·         Feeling tired when awake

Causes of insomnia

·         Various forms of stress

·         Noise

·         Depression

·         Sickness: Various ailment can also cause insomnia.@

Habits to help you sleep

1)      Don’t make your bedroom your office. Avoid doing any paper work in your bedroom.

2)      Try to keep regular bedtime hours.

3)      Avoid falling asleep in front of the television

4)      If you can’t sleep, take a walk round the house and try to read something very boring.

5)      Try to wake up at the same time everyday

6)      Keep your bedroom well ventilated and avoid using bright lights in the bedroom

7)      Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks before going to bed.

8)      Also avoid watching television shows late at night

9)      Avoid stressful situations before going to sleep such as arguments

 

If Insomnia persists it is best you see your doctor.