Introduction of Insomnia
What is Insomnia?
Kinds of Insomnia
Insomnia the inability to
sleep adequately. Causes may include poor sleeping conditions, circulatory
or brain disorders, a respiratory disorder known as apnea, stress, or other
physical or mental disorders. Insomnia is not harmful if it is only
occasional; the body is readily restored by a few hours of extra sleep. If,
however, it is regular or frequent, insomnia may have harmful effects on
other systems and functions of the body.
Treatment of mild insomnia may
involve simple improvement of sleeping conditions or such traditional remedies
as warm baths, warm milk, or relaxation. Chronic insomnia may require the
temporary use of sedatives, hypnosis, or psychotherapy; apnea and its associated
insomnia may be treated surgically. The prolonged use of sleeping pills as a
relief from frequent or recurring insomnia can have harmful effects. The body
tends to build up a tolerance to the medication, necessitating a more potent
dosage in order to fall asleep; habitual use can lead to addiction.
Insomnia disturbs your waking hours in addition to your sleeping hours. You are
likely to feel sleepy throughout the day and have hassle concentrating on tasks
after a poor night time's steep.
