Introduction
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by continual difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep in spite of the opportunity. Insomniacs have been known to complain about being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. It's happens frequently after the loss of a loved one, even years or decades after the loss, if they have not gone through the grieving process.
Insomnia can be created by: Psychoactive drugs or stimulants, including specific medication, herbs, caffeine, cocaine, ephedrine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, MDMA, methamphetamine and modafinil. Hormone changes such as those that precede menstruation and those during menopause. Psychological problems like fear, stress, anxiety, emotional or mental tension, work problems, financial stress, unsatisfactory sex life. Mental Disorders like clinical depression, bipolar disorder, general anxiety disorder. Disturbances of the circadian rhythm, such as shift work and jet lag can cause an inability to sleep at some times of the day and excessive sleepiness at other times of the day. Insomnia may be a sign of magnesium deficiency, or lower magnesium levels.
History
History of these peoples often discloses excessive daily worries about not being able to fall asleep, evidence of trying too hard to fall asleep with apprehension if unable to fall asleep, an ability to fall asleep during monotonous pursuits (such as TV watching or reading) and in inappropriate times (at a lecture or while driving) but not when desired, improvement of sleep in unusual sleep environments, and increased agitation and muscle tension prior to bed. The best means to find the cause for insomnia is by careful history taking.
Symptoms
Chronic insomnia means having symptoms at least 3 nights per week for greater than a month. If so, you may find developing a nighttime routine or ritual prior to going to bed helpful for overcoming the signs and symptoms. If however, you find that it continues night after night, be sure you call your health care professional to set up an appointment to go over your symptoms.
Sleep history: Determining the timing of insomnia, the patient's sleep habits (often referred to as sleep hygiene), and symptoms of sleep disorders related to insomnia is important. Patients should be asked about symptoms of other sleep problems such as obstructive sleep apnea (eg, snoring, witnessed apneas, gasping) and restless leg syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder (ie, restless feeling in legs on lying down, which improves with movement; rhythmic kicking during the night; very messy sheets in the AM). Neurologic testing may be needed in persons with signs and symptoms of neurologic problems.
Treatment
Treatment includes: Locating and treating any medical conditions or mental health problems. When people think of treatment they tend to think of sleeping capsules, but there are actually non-medical therapy that have not only been shown to be effective, but are probably even better in the long term than sleeping tablets.
Melatonin has proved effective for many insomniacs in regulating the sleep/waking cycle, but lacks definitive data concerning efficacy in the treatment of insomnia. Treatment with oxygen may improve but hardly ever eliminates the problem. Cannabis has also been suggested as a very effective treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has included therapy for insomnia. Your MD will work with you to produce goals for treatment that include headache and prevention.
Conclusion
Insomnia is very little or poor-quality sleep caused by 1 or more of the following: Trouble falling asleep, Waking up a lot through out the night with trouble returning to sleep, Waking up too early in the AM, Having un-refreshing sleep (not feeling well rested), even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night, It can also create problems during the day, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, or feeling depressed and irritable.
It can be transient lasting from a single night to a many weeks. It can be mild to severe depending on how often it happens and for how long. One of the more common sleep problems faced by men, women and children alike. Insomniacs complain of impaired ability to concentrate, poor memory, problems coping with minor irritations, and reduced ability to enjoy family and social relationships. Since it is not a disease, no test can diagnose it.The Department of Health and Human Services says approximately 60 million Americans suffer from this sleep condition each year. If you believe you have insomnia, see your physician
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by continual difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep in spite of the opportunity. Insomniacs have been known to complain about being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. It's happens frequently after the loss of a loved one, even years or decades after the loss, if they have not gone through the grieving process.
Insomnia can be created by: Psychoactive drugs or stimulants, including specific medication, herbs, caffeine, cocaine, ephedrine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, MDMA, methamphetamine and modafinil. Hormone changes such as those that precede menstruation and those during menopause. Psychological problems like fear, stress, anxiety, emotional or mental tension, work problems, financial stress, unsatisfactory sex life. Mental Disorders like clinical depression, bipolar disorder, general anxiety disorder. Disturbances of the circadian rhythm, such as shift work and jet lag can cause an inability to sleep at some times of the day and excessive sleepiness at other times of the day. Insomnia may be a sign of magnesium deficiency, or lower magnesium levels.
History
History of these peoples often discloses excessive daily worries about not being able to fall asleep, evidence of trying too hard to fall asleep with apprehension if unable to fall asleep, an ability to fall asleep during monotonous pursuits (such as TV watching or reading) and in inappropriate times (at a lecture or while driving) but not when desired, improvement of sleep in unusual sleep environments, and increased agitation and muscle tension prior to bed. The best means to find the cause for insomnia is by careful history taking.
Symptoms
Chronic insomnia means having symptoms at least 3 nights per week for greater than a month. If so, you may find developing a nighttime routine or ritual prior to going to bed helpful for overcoming the signs and symptoms. If however, you find that it continues night after night, be sure you call your health care professional to set up an appointment to go over your symptoms.
Sleep history: Determining the timing of insomnia, the patient's sleep habits (often referred to as sleep hygiene), and symptoms of sleep disorders related to insomnia is important. Patients should be asked about symptoms of other sleep problems such as obstructive sleep apnea (eg, snoring, witnessed apneas, gasping) and restless leg syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder (ie, restless feeling in legs on lying down, which improves with movement; rhythmic kicking during the night; very messy sheets in the AM). Neurologic testing may be needed in persons with signs and symptoms of neurologic problems.
Treatment
Treatment includes: Locating and treating any medical conditions or mental health problems. When people think of treatment they tend to think of sleeping capsules, but there are actually non-medical therapy that have not only been shown to be effective, but are probably even better in the long term than sleeping tablets.
Melatonin has proved effective for many insomniacs in regulating the sleep/waking cycle, but lacks definitive data concerning efficacy in the treatment of insomnia. Treatment with oxygen may improve but hardly ever eliminates the problem. Cannabis has also been suggested as a very effective treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has included therapy for insomnia. Your MD will work with you to produce goals for treatment that include headache and prevention.
Conclusion
Insomnia is very little or poor-quality sleep caused by 1 or more of the following: Trouble falling asleep, Waking up a lot through out the night with trouble returning to sleep, Waking up too early in the AM, Having un-refreshing sleep (not feeling well rested), even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night, It can also create problems during the day, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, or feeling depressed and irritable.
It can be transient lasting from a single night to a many weeks. It can be mild to severe depending on how often it happens and for how long. One of the more common sleep problems faced by men, women and children alike. Insomniacs complain of impaired ability to concentrate, poor memory, problems coping with minor irritations, and reduced ability to enjoy family and social relationships. Since it is not a disease, no test can diagnose it.The Department of Health and Human Services says approximately 60 million Americans suffer from this sleep condition each year. If you believe you have insomnia, see your physician
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