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How is insomnia treated?
If insomnia is caused by a short-term change in the sleep/wake schedule, as with jet lag, your sleep schedule may return to normal on its own. If your insomnia makes it hard for you to function during the day, talk to your doctor. Treatment for chronic insomnia includes: * Finding and treating any medical conditions … Continue reading
How is insomnia diagnosed?
If you think you have insomnia, talk to your doctor. It might be helpful to complete a sleep diary for a week or two, noting your sleep patterns, your daily routine, and how you feel during the day. Discuss the results of your sleep diary with your doctor. Your doctor may do a physical exam … Continue reading
Women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men
Women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. Some research suggests that certain social factors, such as being unemployed or divorced, are related to poor sleep and increase the risk of insomnia in women. Also, insomnia tends to increase with age. Sometimes perimenopausal (the time leading up to menopause) women have trouble … Continue reading
Different types of insomnia and what causes them?
Insomnia can be: * Transient (short term) insomnia lasts from a single night to a few weeks. * Intermittent (on and off) insomnia is short term, which happens from time to time. * Chronic (on-going) insomnia occurs at least 3 nights a week over a month or more. Chronic insomnia is either primary or secondary: … Continue reading
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is too little or poor-quality sleep caused by one or more of the following: * Trouble falling asleep * Waking up a lot during the night with trouble returning to sleep * Waking up too early in the morning * Having un-refreshing sleep (not feeling well rested), even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours … Continue reading
Almost everyone occasionally suffers from short-term insomnia
Almost everyone occasionally suffers from short-term insomnia. This problem can result from stress, jet lag, diet, or many other factors. Insomnia almost always affects job performance and well-being the next day. About 60 million Americans a year have insomnia frequently or for extended periods of time, which leads to even more serious sleep deficits. Insomnia … Continue reading