what are the causes of insomnia?

Answer 1

1) Lack of sleep. No, wait that's a symptom.

Start again:

1) Caffeine - when I hit 40, I had to stop drinking caffeine after 12 noon or I was up all night
2) Dehydration - be sure you drink plenty of water during the day (not too much just before bed if you want to stay in bed all night)
3) Altitude - I spent three weeks working on a t.v. show in Albuquerque, and the dry air and altitude combined made it all but impossible to sleep - I didn't sleep more than 4 hours any night for the first two weeks.
4) Stress - worrying about things that you can't solve in bed with your eyes closed

Cures for insomnia - warm milk, hot bath, then lie in bed and tell each part of your body individually to relax and let you sleep (start at the feet and work up and inward). If you really can't sleep, get out of bed and read a book or watch t.v. for a while - don't lay there and fret. If that still doesn't work, remember that there is value in lying still with your eyes closed, even if you don't actually get to sleep - the rest is better than nothing.

Good luck!

Answer 2

insomnia can be caused by many factors. Psychological problems are numero uno on the list while others are: uncomfortable mattress, too hot in the room, too cold in the room, a partner who snores, taking certain medication, going to sleep too early, being overly tired, noise reaching the sleeper, room not dark enough, eating before going to sleep as well as many other reasons. Some people get insomnia as they grow older. Why? Doctors feel that older people just don't need 8 hours of sleep and going to bed too early results in problems falling asleep. If you have insomnia then you can be tested at a sleep clinic to find out the specific reasons why you are having this problem.

Answer 3

Usually it's stress, like people have said here. Maybe you have too much pressure in your life. If this is the case, you need to learn how to unwind before bed. You need to set a routine for every night that is the same. I found that reading in bed for about an hour every night does the trick. It's quiet, I'm lying down, my mind isn't on my problems...it works. Another reason could be too much caffeine. Caffeine is in sodas, coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and diet pills. If you're going to have any of these, try quitting them several hours before bedtime. Another reason you might not sleep is if you have vigorous exercise too soon before bed. If you're working out in the evening, try switching it to another time. Finally, there are several medical conditions that can cause insomnia. Diabetes is one of them. If you've really done everything you can to relax at night and you just can't sleep, tell your doctor. He might prescribe a sleep aid, but ask him to do some medical tests for common diseases that could be causing your insomnia. Good luck!

Answer 4

Stress !! That's always the main source of my insomnia

Answer 5

caffiene intake after 12 pm can cause it.
Stress can throw off your schedule.

last summer, I had cancer treatments and the stress of it threw off my sleeping patterns. I still havent gotten back to where I want to be.
Try melatonin.. you can get it at health food stores.
GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

Yahoo Answers ;-)

Answer 7

lack off sleep

Answer 8

lack of sleep , poor eatting habits, cigarette, cocaine etc.... and to much sugar or caffine are both big offenders

Answer 9

stress and thinking

Answer 10

IT MUST BE SLEEP APNEA.. CONTACT YOUR CHEAST PHYSICIAN.