Insomnia – tips and help with insomnia
causes of insomnia Insomnia By Keith Carasco. Insomnia is commonly defined as a sleep disorder or an individual’s difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep. Insomnia is interesting because it can be considered as being both an independent disorder on its own and a symptom of another disorder or condition. Because of these characteristics, Insomnia can be grouped into Two sub categories; primary and Secondary Insomnia. Primary Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is not the result of a medical, psychiatric or environmental cause, while Secondary insomnia is insomnia that is secondary to another condition, and thus is considered a symptom brought upon by the condition. Insomnia is a very serious condition that affects a lot of people around the world. Insomnia can be classified into Three sub-groups; Transient insomnia, Acute Insomnia and Chronic Insomnia. Transient insomnia is the least severe class of insomnia; it only lasts for less than a week and is usually cased by mundane actions such as a sudden change in an individual’s sleep cycle. Transient Insomnia is also caused by more serious conditions such as depression, and stress. Acute insomnia is the inability to continuously sleep well for longer than a week but less than a month. This form of Insomnia is brought upon when there is difficulty maintaining sleep or the sleep gained is not refreshing. Acute Insomnia is usually the result of some form of day time action or [...]
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Sleep Disorders in Children – undiagnosed and untreated
sleep deprivation anxiety and sleep sleep deprivation Sleep disorders in children is on the increase.Sleep is important,whether you are an adult or a child a good night’s sleep is essential for you to function normally, be alert, and have an overall good disposition. A night deprived of sleep leaves one exhausted and irritable. When we sleep we gain energy by resting. Sleep also helps us in laying down long-term memories by allowing our brain to process the events we went through the day. So it comes as no wonder why everyone thinks that getting a good night’s sleep is essential. Experts see it as a must that kids get enough sleep because they know the risks of sleep deprivation in children are high. It’s not just about waking up with a bad mood. Medical research have shown that kids who have problems sleeping or suffer from sleep disturbances have more medical problems such as ear infections, allergies, and problems related to hearing. Sleep deprived children are also more likely to have social and emotional problems as well. Lack of sleep and the quality of your child’s sleep can also trigger weight gain and obesity. The hormones Leptin and Ghrelin “checks and balances” our system which helps to control feelings of hunger and fullness. When a child doesn’t get enough sleep Leptin levels go down which makes the child still feel dissatisfied after they have [...]
Categories: Sleep Disorders in Children Tags: child sleep problems, Depression, irritable, mood swings, sleep, sleep disorders in children, Sleep patterns
Sleep Anxiety – taking steps to reduce your anxiety
anxiety sleeping anxiety anxiety and sleep sleep anxiety Nowadays, more than 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, which means that sleep problems become more common and can happen to anyone. There are many kinds of sleep disorders like Insomnia (trouble falling asleep, having hard time trying staying asleep, waking too early in the morning) and sleep apnea (loud snoring caused by an obstructed airway), and as you can guess, sleep disorders can cause sleep anxiety, which is the subject and the reason behind this article. Sleep Anxiety is part of a group of illnesses that contain panic disorder, post-traumatic disorder, social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder and panic attacks. All these illnesses are medical conditions, which can be cured with the right treatment. The Causes of Sleep Anxiety As already mentioned, one of reasons behind sleep anxiety is sleep disorders, but there are a lot of other potential causes: • Stress – According to the Better Sleep Council, sixty five percent of Americans are losing sleep because of stress. When you are stressed, your mind doesn’t stop thinking, and as result – you have problems when you are trying to fall asleep. • Depression – Depression is a medical illness that is identified by consistent feelings of unhappiness or emptiness. These feelings cause a difficulty falling asleep and poor-quality sleep. The symptoms of Sleep Anxiety People who suffer from sleep anxiety often [...]
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