Sleep Problems & Insomnia
What are some common sleep problems?
Just about everybody has experienced insomnia or other sleep problems at some point in their life. If this occurs too frequently though, then it interferes with just about every aspect of your day-to-day life.
There are a few types of sleep deficiency or insomnia such as:
- Not getting enough sleep (sleep deprivation or insufficient sleep)
- Sleeping at the wrong time of day (not in sync with your body’s natural clock)
- Not sleeping well or not spending enough time in certain stages of sleep
- Having a specific type of sleep disorder
Having unfulfilling sleep is extremely uncomfortable experience. It negatively affects your mood, memory and performance at work. Furthermore, it may even lead to accidents and can worsen pre-existing medical conditions. As such, if you do experience insomnia frequently, you ought to get it checked and treated promptly.
Insomnia
Insomnia frequently occurs as a broader part of another medical (such as sleep apnea) or psychiatric disorder (depression or anxiety). Hence get a thorough assessment to determine the root cause of the sleep difficulties and to treat the underlying condition.
Insomnia frequently occurs as a broader part of another medical (such as sleep apnea) or psychiatric disorder (depression or anxiety). Hence get a thorough assessment to determine the root cause of the sleep difficulties and to treat the underlying condition.
- Sleep-onset insomnia occurs when people have difficulty falling asleep, even when they are tired.
- Sleep maintenance insomnia refers to difficulty staying asleep during the night.
- Mixed insomnia is a hybrid condition characterised by sleep-onset and sleep maintenance insomnia symptoms.
More often than not, patients tend to self medicate with alcohol, cough or flu preparations. Overuse of prescribed sleeping pills is also common, often leading to dependency, increased risk of falls or other injuries, and even forgetfulness.