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Sleep Disorder Help
Insomnia Help:Insomnia is the most common of the sleep disorder. It is characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night and having trouble getting back to sleep, waking up too early in the morning, and feeling tired upon waking. There are two types of insomnia—primary insomnia and secondary insomnia. Primary insomnia is when a person is having sleep problems that are not associated with a health condition. Secondary insomnia is associated with a health condition such as cancer, depression, arthritis, cancer, or heartburn; pain; medication; or substances that are used such as alcohol. Insomnia also varies in how long it lasts and how often it occurs. If it is short term it is acute insomnia. Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks. Chronic insomnia happens at least three nights a week for a month or longer. Causes of acute insomnia can include Stress, illness, emotional or physical discomfort, medications, and changes in normal sleep schedule. Causes of chronic insomnia can include depression, chronic stress, or pain and discomfort at night. General insomnia symptoms include sleepiness during the day, tiredness, irritability, and problems with concentration or memory. Only a doctor can accurately diagnose any sleep disorder. If you think that you have insomnia, you need to talk you’re your doctor. They may give you a physical exam, take a medical history, and a sleep history. You may also be asked to keep a sleep diary. Treatment of insomnia depends on what kind of insomnia it is. Acute insomnia may require no treatment and may be cured by practicing good sleep habits. They might prescribe sleeping pills for a shot time, or you may use over-the-counter sleeping pills, but they have undesired side effects and loose their effectiveness over time, making them very addictive. Treatment for chronic insomnia starts with treating the underlying condition first. If the insomnia continues, behavior therapy may be needed. |
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