Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Causes of Insomnia
What are the causes of insomnia? The most common psychological problems include anxiety, stress, and depression. In fact, insomnia may be an indicator of depression. Many people will have insomnia during the acute phases of a mental illness.
Physiological insomnia causes span from circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-wake imbalance, to a variety of medical conditions. Following are the most common medical conditions that trigger insomnia:
*Chronic pain syndromes
*Congestive heart failure
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
*Degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer disease (Often insomnia is the deciding factor for nursing home placement.)
Certain groups are at higher risk for developing insomnia:
*Travelers
*Shift workers
*Seniors
*Adolescent or young adult students
*Those with chronic pain, cardiopulmonary disease
*Pregnant women
*Women in menopause
Insomnia causes can also be blamed on certain medications. Among them are certain over-the-counter cold and asthma preparations. The prescription varieties of these medications may also contain stimulants and thus produce similar effects on sleep. Medications for high blood pressure have also been associated with poor sleep. Common stimulants associated with poor sleep include caffeine and nicotine. You should consider not only restricting caffeine use in the hours immediately before bedtime but also limiting your total daily intake.
People often use alcohol to help induce sleep, as a nightcap. However, it is a poor choice. Alcohol is associated with sleep disruption and creates a sense of non-refreshed sleep in the morning.
A disruptive bed partner with loud snoring or periodic leg movements also may impair your ability to get a good night's sleep.
Physiological insomnia causes span from circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-wake imbalance, to a variety of medical conditions. Following are the most common medical conditions that trigger insomnia:
*Chronic pain syndromes
*Congestive heart failure
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
*Degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer disease (Often insomnia is the deciding factor for nursing home placement.)
Certain groups are at higher risk for developing insomnia:
*Travelers
*Shift workers
*Seniors
*Adolescent or young adult students
*Those with chronic pain, cardiopulmonary disease
*Pregnant women
*Women in menopause
Insomnia causes can also be blamed on certain medications. Among them are certain over-the-counter cold and asthma preparations. The prescription varieties of these medications may also contain stimulants and thus produce similar effects on sleep. Medications for high blood pressure have also been associated with poor sleep. Common stimulants associated with poor sleep include caffeine and nicotine. You should consider not only restricting caffeine use in the hours immediately before bedtime but also limiting your total daily intake.
People often use alcohol to help induce sleep, as a nightcap. However, it is a poor choice. Alcohol is associated with sleep disruption and creates a sense of non-refreshed sleep in the morning.
A disruptive bed partner with loud snoring or periodic leg movements also may impair your ability to get a good night's sleep.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Cure Insomnia WITHOUT Drugs!
Do any of these statements describe you?
*It takes me hours to fall asleep...
*I often go days without getting sleep...
*I toss and turn and awaken on a regular basis...
*My mind races along all night long...
*I finally seem to fall asleep just as the alarm clock goes off...
*I'm constantly exhausted...
*I find myself always napping during the day...
*I can't remember the last time I actually slept an entire night...
*If I actually DO get some sleep - I hardly ever feel rested...
Insomnia affects many people, so if you're having trouble sleeping, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are ways of getting a good night's sleep again without having to rely on sleeping pills.
The Ebook Stop Insomnia provides some great ideas that will help you get the rest you need.
*It takes me hours to fall asleep...
*I often go days without getting sleep...
*I toss and turn and awaken on a regular basis...
*My mind races along all night long...
*I finally seem to fall asleep just as the alarm clock goes off...
*I'm constantly exhausted...
*I find myself always napping during the day...
*I can't remember the last time I actually slept an entire night...
*If I actually DO get some sleep - I hardly ever feel rested...
Insomnia affects many people, so if you're having trouble sleeping, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are ways of getting a good night's sleep again without having to rely on sleeping pills.
The Ebook Stop Insomnia provides some great ideas that will help you get the rest you need.
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