Insomnia is a problem getting to sleep, staying asleep or feeling rested by sleep. It is a symptom rather than a disease. In fact, it is a symptom most everyone is likely to have some nights, often because of happy events like weddings or other special occasions, or because of stressful events like divorce or health problems. If the problem lasts for more than a few nights and the person has trouble functioning during the day because of it, then it is worth seeking help. Insomnia is treatable.
some tips on getting a good night's sleep:
Keep to a schedule where you go to sleep and get up at the same times every day. This will put your body into a good sleep-wake rhythm.
For several hours before bedtime, avoid alcohol, drinks that contain caffeine, chocolate, heavy, sugary or spicy foods and smoking.
Try to get regular exercise in the morning or afternoon. Avoid exercising in the evening.
Make the place you sleep as comfortable as possible. Buy a firm, comfortable mattress, make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature for sleeping and well ventilated.
Block out all distracting noise and darken the room as much as possible.
Use your bed for sleep and sex only. Do not use your bed as an office or recreation room.
2007-12-22 16:50:03
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answered by Anonymous
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Nearly everyone has occasional sleepless nights, perhaps due to stress, heartburn, or drinking too much caffeine or alcohol. Chronic insomnia is defined when you have problems falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or experience nonrestorative sleep that occurs on a regular or frequent basis, often for no apparent reason.
How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Although 7 1/2 hours of sleep is about average, some people do well on four to five hours of sleep. Other people need nine to 10 hours of sleep each night.
Insomnia symptoms may include:
* Difficulty falling asleep at night
* Waking up during the night
* Waking up too early
* Daytime fatigue or sleepiness
* Daytime irritability -
Common insomnia causes include: Stress, Anxiety, Depression,Stimulants, Long-term use of sleep medications,. Medical conditions that cause pain.-these include arthritis, fibromyalgiaand neuropathies, Behavioral insomnia, Eating too much too late in the evening, aging,
A change in sleep patterns, A change in activity and A change in health -
2007-12-22 22:15:19
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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I have the equal situation and feature been identified with anxiousness and they've given me a moderate dose of a remedy to take earlier than bedtime. It appeared like I might lay there and suppose of matters that might be miserable or annoying so see a physician for there may be many matters that may rationale insomnia.
2016-09-05 14:05:05
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answered by Anonymous
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I developed insomnia when I was 16. My story is at http://www.fms-help.com/insomnia.htm I am now 56. For a list of things I've tried for sleep, see http://www.fms-help.com/sleep.htm
2007-12-23 13:31:40
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answered by Dominie 3
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uhmmmm let me think....Unable to sleep or waking up and being unable to go back to sleep. It can occur at any age
2007-12-22 16:22:42
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answered by impurrfect10 5
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any age. factors that cause insomia:: lack of sleep, nerves, worrying about issues, medications, stress, mind racing,
2007-12-22 16:27:13
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answered by Lisa C 3
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Inability to sleep
2007-12-22 16:20:51
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answered by Jesse A 2
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u can't sleep.... You can get it at any age
other symptoms are irratiblity
2007-12-22 16:21:34
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answered by animal luver 5
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