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This is one kind of disorder that is most common. It can be split into two different categories. This may depend on how long it may last. Insomnia that lasts for about a few days is called transient insomnia. Insomnia that lasts for a few weeks is called short term and that which goes on for more than three weeks is called chronic. One other way of classifying insomnia is by the source. The two classifications are primary and secondary.
At some point of time in your life you may experience transient insomnia. This may be due to too much of worrying or even an illness in the family. This may also be caused due to a change in the sleep cycle say jet lag or change of work timings. Once there is no stress any longer this disorder goes off. Similar stressors as in the case of transient insomnia cause short term insomnia also. If the affected person can not get off from this cycle of less sleep then it turns into a chronic insomnia.
Primary insomnia has no specific cause. It sometimes just starts off at infancy. It may be due to an over active nervous system or even high rates of metabolism.
Secondary insomnia may be a direct result of a cause. This may be due to medications, illness, drugs or even illness. Addressing the main cause of this insomnia will give relief to the sufferer. If you are unable to sleep due to the pain that is caused by arthritis then the best thing to do is to treat this pain to cope with the disorder.
Insomnia is no way a single disorder. It may have many causes and is a general symptom. If it will need to qualify as a disorder of sleep then there area few specific requirements that it will need to match. First of all, the person should not be sleeping well or should have problems in staying asleep or even falling asleep. Secondly, they should have problems in sleeping even if the environment is good enough to fall asleep. Lastly, they should suffer from some sort of impairment when they are awake. Examples of such impairments are body aches, fatigue, mood changes, inability to concentrate, poor concentration, and lack of energy or even worrying about sleep.
Sleeping pills is what is used for such sleep disorders generally. These can be brought over a counter or even be prescription medicines.
There are however many more ways to treat this problem. Behavioral treatments such as progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, biofeedback, visualization, cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene and reconditioning sleep restriction. Many a times these problems may be quite successful.
Some people who do suffer from this disorder chose alternative or holistic treatment. This may involve the use of herbal supplements that are not approved by the FDA. Another way is trying acupuncture to relieve the insomnia. Use of hot baths or passive insomnia is another way.
Understanding it is the first step to get rid of this disorder.
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you should do your homework yourself
there is google, wikipedia and all the other links once you key insomnia
into google
good luck, if you try a little harder you will be ok
I've had severe insomnia for about 4 years now, and I've tried numerous things to help with it. For a long while my doctor had me on Ambien CR, which DID help me sleep, BUT…my body grew overly dependent on it, and it became a problem. I would try that if you haven't already, but be careful with it. Lately, my insomnia has slowed up a bit and I'm now just taking sleep aid capsules, just the walgreens brand or whatever store brand is there (also, melatonin tablets might help you a bit), and I sleep with a small fan on. The sound REALLY helps me sleep, its the difference of night and day. Maybe go to target or walmart and get a small fan and have it on during the night. The constant noise of the airflow knocks me right out.
Either way, I feel for you, its no fun. As for the worrying thing, I'm right there with you on that too. I've got a major problem with that, and it's hard to deal with. Theres nothing much I can personally do for you, but my advice would be to take it one day at a time. There is nothing you can do to change the future. Just trust that in the end, everything will be ok. Try writing. That really helps me.
If you need someone to talk to, you can e-mail me. Talkin helps lots.
Good luck!
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress,
dietary and medical problems. By making
small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly,
insomnia can be cured. I found the information at
Sleep disorders are NOT contagious, you can't catch it. Insomnia is one of several sleep disorders.
Sleep Disorders and there primary symptoms:
"Insomnia is a significant lack of high-quality sleep. It can be short-term or chronic. Insomnia may be caused by stress, a change in time zones or sleep schedule, poor bedtime habits, or an underlying medical or psychiatric condition.
Symptoms include:
Difficulty falling asleep despite being tired
Requiring sleeping pills or alcohol to fall asleep
Awakening frequently during the night or lying awake in the middle of the night
Awakening too early in the morning despite not feeling refreshed
Daytime drowsiness, fatigue, and irritability
In most cases, insomnia can be helped by improving bedtime habits, relieving stress, and relaxation exercises. However, certain medications may be prescribed by your doctor if these alternative treatments do not have the desired effect.
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Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be very serious, and even life-threatening. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you are sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep, enough air cannot flow into your lungs through your mouth and nose, even though you try to breathe. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in your blood may drop. Normal breaths then start again with a loud snort or choking sound.
Symptoms can be quite scary – frequent waking episodes at night, usually accompanied by a feeling of “choking” or gasping for air. Significant others or roommates of those with sleep apnea often report hearing gasping, gagging, or choking sounds from their partners. The severity of this disorder makes treatment essential. Treatment may include behavioral changes, physical and mechanical devices, and in some cases, surgery.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. The urge to move the legs is usually due to uncomfortable, tingly, or creeping sensations that occur when at rest. Movement eases the feelings, but only for a while.
RLS is not necessarily confined to your sleep time. Symptoms most often occur when you are relaxed or lying down. You may also notice small, jerky movements of the toes, feet, and legs as you are trying to fall asleep.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. The urge to move the legs is usually due to uncomfortable, tingly, or creeping sensations that occur when at rest. Movement eases the feelings, but only for a while.
RLS is not necessarily confined to your sleep time. Symptoms most often occur when you are relaxed or lying down. You may also notice small, jerky movements of the toes, feet, and legs as you are trying to fall asleep."
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"How sleep centers diagnose sleep disorders
If your physician refers you to a sleep center, a team of sleep specialists will use the latest technology to monitor you while you sleep. You will be given a private room, where a technician will attach a variety of monitoring devices to your body once you are ready for bed. Sleep specialists, who are on premises studying several patients at any given time, will observe your sleep patterns using these devices, which monitor brain waves, heart rate, rapid eye movements, and more. While sleeping with a bunch of wires attached to you might seem difficult, most patients find they fall asleep very easily.
The next morning, the technician will remove all the monitoring devices, and you will be able to go straight to work or on to your daily activities. The sleep specialists will analyze the results from your sleep study, and either they or your referring physician will set up a time with you to go over these results, and design a treatment program if necessary. A sleep center can also provide you with equipment to monitor your activities (awake and asleep) at home."
I think that answers all your questions. The above information came from the link below and there is a lot more information there as well. I hope that helps. I personally have insomnia and restless legs syndrome and take medications for both.
You most likely have a circadian rhythm disorder called delayed sleep phase syndrome, which is quite common in adolescents and young adults, although usually not quite as severe as you describe.
Some people require more sleep than others. Do you snore? You might have sleep apnea, and this can be treated. You could see your doctor and see if he thinks a sleep study is in order.
Perhaps this isn't connected to a sleep problem but a vitamin deficiency or a hormone deficiency. Again, you'd need to see your doctor for blood work.
omg i have the exact same problem! i'm pretty sure we both an insomnia. what you should do is, around 12am start winding things down. get ready for bed and take your time. put any distractions away(such as ipods, computers, books, magazines), and dont eat anything. sure enough you'll be tierd by 1am. just go right to sleep.
and set your alarm to go off at 9am if possible. the earlier you wake up, the earlier you sleep.
*easier said than done