October 4 2008

Are You Suffering From a Sleep Disorder or Sleep Deprivation?

Are You Suffering From a Sleep Disorder or Sleep Deprivation?

Sleep deprivation in America has become a bigger problem than most will admit. It is estimated that between fifty and eighty million people are suffering from sleep deprivation at this moment and that
most people will experience sleep deprivation sometime in their lives. Of course there are many reasons and at varying levels that people will be affected. but do you know the difference between sleep deprivation and a sleep disorder? One is a result of and the other is the reason for.

In other words you could have insomnia, which is a sleep disorder, and suffer sleep deprivation, which is the result. The reason I make this distinction is because too many people believe that they are suffering from a sleep disorder when they start missing sleep but when you carefully diagnose the problem, it might not be a disorder.

A simple example is: a dog is barking outside your window at night keeping you awake. After a few nights of this, you are experiencing sleep deprivation. Stop the dog from barking and you solve your problem. Unlike a sleep disorder, which could result from a psychological or physical issue in your life, sleep deprivation is the result.

Unfortunately a major problem today is too many people go undiagnosed and will not get the necessary treatment for their problem. So it is important to recognize what is causing you to have sleep deprivation in order to seek the correct treatment. Sleep deprivation can turn into a disorder, like insomnia, if you don’t get help. It can start as a mild case where you lose sleep for a few nights to a severe case where you are losing sleep for weeks or even months. So it is imperative that you examine what’s going on in your life to seek the cause.

Are you going through a stressful time and are doing a lot of worrying? Most people who are experiencing a stressful time in their life lose sleep because they lie awake all night thinking of their problems and their minds become their worst enemy.

Could it be something deeper that you can’t easily recognize? You should always seek a doctor’s help for both identifying your issue and remedies to take care of it. Sometimes it’s as easy as taking some sleep medication for a short period of time to get you back into a natural sleep cycle. The main point is to identify the underlying cause and then seek alternatives that can help.

Remember there are dozens of sleep disorders out there such as insomnia, apnea, night sweats, and so much more. The key is to identify the underlying cause and recognize that if you are loosing sleep over an extended period of time, you are suffering from more than just sleep deprivation, you are suffering from a sleep disorder. Seek medical help in determining just what it is and you can acquire the proper treatment.

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Help answer the question about sleeping disorders

Natural Home Remedy for Sleeping Disorders ?
for the last month i had severe sleeping disorders, i just sleep for one hour or so, wake up sooo tired, and become dizzy all the day,but also i can't go to bed again….and if i go to bed ,i remain awake and can't sleep
i thought of taking sleeping pills,but i think if i started taking them,i'll become an addict soon :(

so,what are natural home remedies for sleeping disorders ?

Thanks in advance !

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18 Responses to “Are You Suffering From a Sleep Disorder or Sleep Deprivation?”

  1. DontBeAfraidToCare says:

    It’s 4:30 am EST, and obviously I’m watching this because I can’t sleep. For people with insomnia, I have the cure. If you can, go run ten miles and I promise you that you’ll fall asleep. I can’t sleep because I’d stay up thinking about things all night.

  2. eatmiiface says:

    watch my video on my life with insomnia please ;3

  3. Dreamer2000 says:

    Personally I think your question itself is a good question.
    It's 2:49 am where I am and I'm wondering why I woke up at 1:00 am
    and can't go back to sleep.
    Mine might be stress related, although this has gone on for months.
    I'm obsessive/ compulsive and take medication DO I need to increase the dosage?
    My best 3 friends have died since 1993. Last one a week ago.
    Pooter, Sweetpea and LuLu.
    My dad died a year ago, my uncle died yesterday.
    It's making me crazy, I'm tired all the time I'm crabby , I'm 69 and wondering how long I have to go.
    If you are able to get a question or a thought from my early morning ramblings from being so tired and unable to sleep then please do so.
    I worry about the situation the world is in right now and how the heck people with children can afford to feed and clothe them with prices heading for the outer limits. How many people are out here worrying about world conditions and can't sleep because of it?

  4. xtina says:

    Avoid stimulants including cigarettes, caffeinated beverages and food such as chocolate in the late afternoon and evening.

    Avoid alcohol in the evening. This can have a rebounding effect, causing a person to wake up a few hours into sleep and disturb sleep patterns.

    Finish exercising at least two hours before going to sleep. Exercise increases body temperatures and has an arousing effect, making it more difficult to easily fall asleep.

    Don't sleep in a warm environment. A drop in a person's body temperature is important at the onset of deep sleep. People who sleep in a well-heated room or use an electric blanket may not sleep as soundly.

    Catch up on missed sleep when you have the opportunity. Busy work schedules or weekend activities often make it difficult to get as much sleep as we'd like each night. To reduce this sleep debt, try taking a 30-minute nap during the day before 4 p.m. or sleeping in on weekends when you have a chance.

    Try & go to bed around the same time every night. If you try all these tips & you still wake up every 2 hours call the doctor & get an appointment. You can try prescription Ambien or just try taking Tylenol PM for sleep. If you like natural products, go to your local health food store & buy Melatonin. Take 2 about 1/2 before bedtime this should keep you sleeping soundly through the night. Good luck!

  5. parisaa20014 says:

    im watchin dis vid bc itz 2am and i cant fall asleep v_v

  6. broken flame says:

    Best thing to prevent insomnia is exercise! Eat well, exercise and go to bed. I used to have problems sleeping, now I exercise every day before going to bed and I sleep like a little baby. Your body just shuts down after a good hard workout.

  7. raesaqui says:

    keepgoing no problem although seems extra-ordinary

  8. DartAmps says:

    hi anyone want to chat

    i liked this video :) EP

  9. Brocahlicious89 says:

    im a firstyr highschool.. im the top1 student in my school but when i have my insomnia ive became top5 student… haiixxxxt…

  10. tbabiiduh says:

    walking in sleep.

  11. MetalBassjunkie420 says:

    Smoke weed 2 hours before your expected bed time. Pill medications suck and have too many side effects.

  12. changwanglib says:

    Agree, stress is number one cause, if you are one with life and stuff, you will sleep, if you are fucked up, ie diseases, loss of love one, depressed, jobs, happyness.

  13. anonymous021 says:
  14. aaron4820 says:

    that guy in a doctor costume looks like a porn star. and im here because it’s freaking 5am and i can’t sleep, and no, this did not help at all.

  15. tbabiiduh says:

    Sleepless nights
    A tiring problem
    Exhausting Sleep/Health Issues

    What are the three sleep disorders?

  16. Ers says:

    dont know if theres a name for it but it sounds like your sleep pattern is just backwards.stay up as much as possible during the day and go to bed at night.dont nap or anything and your body will fall asleep at night and you can get back on track

  17. Vatebulu says:

    only one cause…stress…

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