Sleep disorders can affect the amount of sleep, the quality of sleep and the timing of sleep. There are more than seventy types of sleep disorders that can cause various kinds of conditions.
Some of these are:
* Transient Insomnia – a temporary condition that does not last for more than a week. Sometimes, it occurs for a couple of days and then fades away on its own.
* Acute Insomnia – a condition wherein the afflicted cannot sleep well for a long period. This could last from a couple of weeks to six months.
* Chronic Insomnia – a serious sleep disorder that persists every night.
Generally speaking, everyone suffers from some type of insomnia at some time or the other in a lifetime. Insomnia is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying condition. It can happen due to psychological disorders or physical conditions. The causes of insomnia can be varied and therefore the condition should be treated based on the underlying reason behind the cause.
Some conditions that can cause insomnia are:
* Psychological conditions
* Stress
* Depression
* Bipolar disorders
* Fear
* Anxiety
* Physical Conditions
* Hormonal changes in women during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.
* Pain
* Overweight and lack of exercise.
* Dehydration increases toxicity in the body leading to pain and sleeplessness.
* Gastro-esophageal disorders where acids move up from the stomach to the throat and inhibit sleep.
Insomnia can also be caused by:
* temporary events like jet lag that disturb the biological clock of the body
* over indulgence in alcoholic drinks
* excessive intake of caffeine, nicotine and sugar
* side effects of medication
* noise pollution, extreme temperatures and other environmental factors
The type of solution that you should look for depends largely on the implicit condition that is causing insomnia. Insomnia caused by temporary events or environmental causes does not need any treatment. It is likely to fade away as soon as the temporary event is over.
However, insomnia that is caused by physical conditions needs to be addressed. Care needs to be taken that the medication does not cause insomnia since many medications can lead to a disturbed sleep. Managing your weight and regular exercise can remove many insomniac conditions.
If the insomnia is caused due to psychological conditions, the treatment requires deft management. Treating depression, which is a cause of insomnia in certain cases, takes time. It is a slow process that may require multiple changes in medication. You can make the choice of treating depression naturally to avoid side effects that antidepressants cause.
Ancient therapies like acupressure, acupuncture, meditation, yoga and herbal oil massages are also impressive techniques that have been in use for ages as part of natural treatments for depression. These therapies also treat insomnia if that is one of the symptoms that depression is causing.
Natural remedies for depression such as herbs, homeopathic remedies and diet modifications can also be adopted.
Insomnia is also an integral part of the aging process. People tend to sleep less with increasing age. But any insomnia issues should not be ignored and proper professional help should be sought. Geriatric insomnia also needs management. People can cope with it by exercising regularly and keeping active.
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