Deep and uninterrupted sleep every day can be refreshing for everyone. But it is reported that about every third person in the world suffers from a sleep disorder or insomnia. Insomnia is the difficulty of falling asleep, which today is a common health problem. This problem mainly occurs with old age, and it turns out that women suffer more from it than men. Insomnia can be caused by a medical problem of its own, or it can be considered a symptom of other diseases. A person suffering from this cannot sleep at all or may wake up many times during sleep. Insomnia may be short-term insomnia, lasting for a few days or a few weeks, called acute insomnia, or it may be prolonged, which may continue indefinitely called chronic insomnia.
Based on duration and severity, insomnia can be classified into three types.
Temporary insomnia: this is temporary insomnia caused by movement, displacement, or due to some external factors, such as light, sound, etc., which interfere with normal sleep. It can last a night or two.
Short-term insomnia: this type of insomnia can last for a few weeks or so, mainly due to some mental stress. This will end when stress or anxiety is resolved.
Chronic insomnia: it can last a long time. It is mainly caused by secondary insomnia, which occurs as a symptom of other diseases.
There are many causes of insomnia. The most common causes are depression and other psychological factors. People with significant life stress, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc. They usually have poor sleep. Another factor may be physical discomfort or illness, such as a disorder of the heart, kidney, liver, pancreas, digestive system, etc. D. Problems such as respiratory disorders, heartburn, chronic pain, menopause, diabetes, arthritis, etc. May be a violation of normal sleep. Some people have a problem caused by restless leg syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder, which will have a buzzing sensation while maintaining their limbs, so they are forced to make an involuntary movement of their limbs even during sleep. There may be problems, such as psycho-physiological factors, that are worried about not sleeping. It can also lead to insomnia.
Some environmental factors such as light, sound, temperature, humidity, stagnant air, etc. In the bedroom may interfere with your sleep. Lifestyle and habits can also cause insomnia. Seated behavior, sleep during the day, irregular dreams and excessive consumption of drugs, alcohols, caffeine, etc. D. They can also throw out your sleep. Some drugs, such as over-the-counter drugs and prescribed drugs for treating cold, asthma, depression, allergies, high blood pressure, etc., can lead to insomnia. Another problem is a violation of the daily rhythm, caused mainly by jet lag and night shifts. Traveling in different time zones in the air plane can interrupt the body's biological clock and can give you sleepless nights. Night shifts can cause problems as long as you do not tune into this procedure.
You may have many signs and symptoms if you have insomnia. In most cases you will have trouble falling asleep. You can wake up while sleeping, and later it will be difficult for him to sleep. Some may wake up very early in the morning, and some may feel sleepy during the daytime. After waking up, you may suffer from general tiredness and impaired motor coordination. You may have depression, irritability, problems with concentration and poor memory if you have insomnia.
Before you go to the sleeping pill, which is not so good for your health, you should try to perform some procedures on your part to get rid of insomnia. Always keep a regular time to go to bed and stay awake. Do not go to sleep during the day. Always do the exercises, but never do this before you are going to sleep, because the exercises can wake you up so that you don't sleep. Always take light foods before bedtime. Keep your bedroom comfortable by making it dark, quiet and warm. Try to read books or listen to light music, etc. Before bed, which can bring you sleepiness. Consuming alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, etc. Before bedtime, it wakes you up all night, so avoid it.
Usually acute insomnia can be overcome with the help of the above procedures. If daytime fatigue and sleepiness are associated with it, this is a problem for you. Your doctor may prescribe several drugs for several days that are not very strong. Never use over-the-counter medications in this case, which can have detrimental side effects, and they also lose their effectiveness with continuous use. If you have chronic insomnia, you should consult with your doctor to find out the root cause of the problem in order to take appropriate measures to treat it. Behavioral therapy, lifestyle changes and treatment can reveal the missing cause. If you are using any medications, do not forget to mention this to your doctor, as this may be the cause of insomnia.
Let's now discuss some medications used to treat insomnia. Some of the sleeping drugs available today use benzodiazepine sedatives, such as Halcion, Restoril, ProSom, Dalmane and Ativan, and non-benzodiazepine sedatives, namely Ambien, Lunesta and Sonata. Despite the fact that they give you enough sleep, they have side effects and are also addictive. Antihistamines are the main components of over-the-counter medications. They have a side effect of morning sleepiness and dry mouth. For people with depression, antidepressants are also available today. All of the above drugs can cause various side effects, such as poor interaction, stomach problems, poor memory, vision problems, vomiting, etc. Thus, the best way is to go for natural procedures.
It was found that a number of natural substances, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan, choline-bitartrate, phosphatidylcholine, s-adenosylmethionine, D-phenylalanine, hops, valerian extract, chamomile, passion flower, etc., are very effective in providing relaxation and improvement sleep,
