Insomnia

The idea that everyone other than you sleeps well is not true. Scientific studies in many countries show that one third of the adult population is suffering from temporary sleep disturbances. An estimate of one tenth suffers from a chronic sleep disorder which can also have negative effects on mood and efficiency during the day. Sleep disturbances is known as one of the most common psychosomatic disturbances out there. This leads many down the long spiraling path of insomnia.

Insomnia can be defined as having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia is simply a common problem affecting 30 percent of the adult population. It does not discriminate on age but is more common in women. Sleep disorders such as apnoea with additional respiratory impairments or narcolepsy do not touch grounds in the same category of insomnia. For one to determine just how bad the impairment or disorder is you must first look at the effects it has on you during the day. For the most part insomnia causes fatigue throughout the day. You may experience a loss of concentration or trouble focusing on tasks at hand. Sleeping problems can lead to a heavy influence on your mood. It also has a number of adults with psychosomatic complains like hypertension.

It is well known that several factors can contribute to insomnia. Things like psychological issues, psychiatric disorders, environmental factors, stress, and medical disorders. The use of alcohols and even some drugs can also cause chronic sleeping problems. There is not much of a threat if the periods of disturbed sleep are few and mainly consist of a night or two. Although if the problem lasts for weeks or months at a time it is advised that you seek professional help.

I chose this subject mainly because I feared I was suffering the same symptoms mentioned in this article. Since I have started college I have been sleeping less and less mainly because of all the studying I have been doing. Although there are some nights where I have no school work but for some reason I can’t seem to get to sleep and I stay up. The next day I would feel drowsy cranky and would be lacking in the energy department. This article opened my eyes to the troubles the lack of sleep can bring to my life. It also informed me of the necessary precautions to take if the problem persists. So basically it’s had a positive impact and I’m glad I took the time to read it. I can’t