Sleep Problems

Sleep Problems and Symptoms

Sleep problems cause more than just sleepiness – a lack of quality sleep can cause accidents, affect your relationships, health, and mental prowess; and make you feel generally “disconnected” from the world. If your sleeplessness is caused by a tough deadline or a common cold, you might not have trouble getting your sleep back on track after the deadline or cold go away, but if you have trouble sleeping on a regular basis, some simple changes in your life will allow you to manage common sleep problems and disorders can help you be well on your way to experiencing healthy, restorative sleep.

Symptoms of sleep problems and disorders

Everyone experiences occasional sleep problems, but getting a good night’s sleep is essential for feeling refreshed and alert during the day. Lack of sleep might make you feel foggy and unable to concentrate, or just a lesser version of your normal self. Sleep problems will eventually disrupt your work, family and personal relationships.

How do you tell if your sleepless night is an isolated occurrence or if it is related to a chronic sleep problem or disorder? Start by identifying your symptoms. Particular behaviors during the day are telltale signs of sleep deprivation. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms on a regular basis, your sleeplessness might be part of an ongoing problem or sleep disorder.

Do you . . .
• feel irritable or sleepy during the day?
• have difficulty staying awake when sitting still, watching television or reading?
• fall asleep or feel very tired while driving?
• have difficulty concentrating?
• often get told by others that you look tired?
• react slowly?
• have emotional outbursts?
• feel like taking a nap almost every day?
• require caffeinated beverages to keep yourself going?

Common types of sleep problems and sleep disorders

Insomnia

Almost everyone will be affected by insomnia at some point during life. Insomnia – a short term or chronic inability to get high quality sleep – is a common sleep problem and can be caused by a variety of things including stress, a change in time zones, an altered sleep schedule or poor bedtime habits. Whether your problem is an occasional sleepless night or a series of them, plenty of solutions exist to help you get better sleep.

Pay Attention to Insomnia

Insomnia often acts as a flashing yellow light in terms of sleep problems. Your insomnia might be a symptom of a more significant sleep problem or disorder, or a starting point for dealing with a physical, mental or emotional challenge. Your inability to go to sleep or stay asleep might be related to your partner’s snoring, your own sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, or it might be related to an urgent situation at work, or a difficult family issue. Whatever the cause of your insomnia, being mindful of your sleep habits and learning to relax will help you sleep better and feel better.

The great news is that insomnia doesn’t have to be a permanent problem. In many cases, self help techniques, including improved sleep hygiene, relaxation and changes in habits and behaviour can alleviate insomnia and promote better health as well as better sleep
Medications should be a last resort for insomnia – they do not provide lasting treatment and have numerous possible side effects.

What is Insomnia?

What Is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences poor sleep or has trouble sleeping. Insomnia may involve:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Difficulty staying asleep (that is, waking up many times during the night), without necessarily having had any difficulty falling asleep
• Waking up too early in the morning
• Not feeling refreshed after a night's sleep
What causes insomnia?

Insomnia may be caused by a variety of things. There are three main areas that insomnia causes may be put into. These are mostly psychological problems although medical problems play their part.

Psychological Problems

Insomnia may be the result of depression, stress or some other psychological reason. Many people who suffer from psychological disorders also suffer from sleep disruption. If your insomnia follows a traumatic experience such as a car accident, an assault or a robbery, the trauma of the event may be contributing to your lack of sleep.

A tense work environment or a problematic marriage may cause insomnia that falls into the Social Problems category. The frustrations and irritability confronted throughout the day may be replayed in your mind when you try to lie down to go sleep. This may cause you to be unable to sleep, simply tossing and turning for hours.

Medical/physical issues and problems

Medical reasons may cause insomnia. Being in pain or worrying about your illness may keep you from sleeping. Or the medications you take for your illness may cause you to stay awake.
Can Your Body return to Normal?

It depends on the cause. If you are temporarily worried or stressed, resolution of your ‘life’ problems could result in a return to a normal sleep pattern.
Insomnia is one of those things that usually has an underlying cause, whether mental or physical. If you can iron that out, the insomnia will usually resolve however you must then get into the habit of sleep again and that is where some easy techniques can be essential.

David Marshall
www.answerstoinsmonia.com

Welcome to The Sleep Secret

Hello and welcome to this blog, a resource for those who want how to learn to sleep, naturally, easily and without drugs.

My nake is David Marshall and I am the publisher of a fantastic book called The Sleep Secret, written by Dr. F Tracey.

I have suffered terribly from insomnia in the past owing to a sressful situation so I know how it feels to not sleep.

On this blog I will post information and articles on natural solutions to insomnia, not only to promote this wonderful book but from others who have great solutions that will help you,

all the best

David Marshall
http://www.answerstoinsomnia.com