Since insomnia is not a standalone disease, but a symptom of another, usually psychological condition, the key to providing insomnia relief is to find out what’s causing the insomnia in the first place so that it can be dealt with directly. Often, once the problem that’s causing the insomnia is taken care of, the insomnia [...]
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Facts about insomnia
What are the implications of severe insomnia? The implications of not getting the proper amount of quality sleep can be severe and may have serious long-term consequences. Studies show again and again that sleep deprivation adversely affects performance and mental alertness. Brain function rapidly deteriorates without sleep. Reducing sleep by as little as one-and-a-half hours [...]
So, what causes the insomnia then and how to overcome it? Insomnia is not a standalone disease. In many cases it is caused by another illness, physical pain, or a side effect from medication or stimulating substances. Among the things that cause an acute (short-term) insomnia are: Psychoactive stimulants: including certain medications, herbs, caffeine, nicotine, [...]
The most typical symptoms of suffering from severe insomnia are like these: You’re dead tired after a long, strenuous day. You crawl into bed craving to enjoy some deep restful sleep… But instead of falling into a blissful oblivion and waking up refreshed in the morning, you lie in bed, wide-awake… Hour upon hour. Unable [...]
Insomnia is a persistent trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep, or waking up too early in the morning feeling weary and exhausted. After a sleepless night your body’s motor functions and mental agility are typically negatively affected. The first thing you [...]
