What is Insomnia?
According to WebMD, Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.
Some of the symptoms of Insomnia can be:
Types of Insomnia
Primary Insomnia: Having sleep issues that are not directly associated with other health conditions or problems.
Secondary Insomnia: Having sleep issues due to other factors like asthma, depression, arthritis, cancer. The after effects of medication or some form of substance abuse like alcohol can also cause secondary Insomnia.
Acute vs. Chronic Insomnia
Acute Insomnia refers to short term Insomnia that can come and go usually lasting from a couple of days to a week.
Insomnia becomes chronic when a person has Insomnia at least 3 times a week for as long as 3 months or longer.
Causes of Insomnia
Treatment
If you suffer from acute Insomnia, you may not require treatment. Mild cases of insomnia can be resolved by practicing good sleeping habits. In worse scenarios, you can approach your local healthcare provider where they may prescribe sleeping pills for a limited time.
For chronic Insomnia cases, you must first treat any underlying health conditions that are causing Insomnia. If it persists, your local healthcare provider can suggest behavioural therapy. This therapy helps you change certain behaviours that are aggravating Insomnia and replace it with behaviours that promote good sleep. Some useful techniques can be relaxation exercises, yoga, meditation or sleep restriction therapy.
Good Sleeping Habits to Beat Insomnia
Good sleeping habits can greatly help in tackling Insomnia. Here are some tips:
Dr. Karthik S M, General Medicine, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, HSR Bangalore
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