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Insomnia. Health Buzz Waldo. What’s Insomnia?. Difficulty in Sleeping Difficulty staying asleep Waking up frequently during the night Affects anyone. Causes of Insomnia. - Depression - Stress - Drugs - Lack of restful area. Symptoms. In the Daytime: Poor concentration and focus.
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Insomnia Health BuzzWaldo
What’s Insomnia? • Difficulty in Sleeping • Difficulty staying asleep • Waking up frequently during the night • Affects anyone.
Causes of Insomnia - Depression- Stress- Drugs- Lack of restful area
Symptoms In the Daytime: • Poor concentration and focus. • Difficulty remembering things. • Impaired motor coordination. • Fatigue
Types of Insomnia • Transient Insomnia- You have it for less than a week. • Acute Insomnia- Have it for less than a month. • Chronic Insomnia- Lasts for longer than a month.
Treatment Treatment: • Cognitive Therapy • Follow the rules of good sleep hygiene Tips: • Take a warm bath • Get a massage • Listen to music
More Facts • Most people have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in the lives. • Among adults, insomnia affects women more than men.
Bibliography • http://www.umm.edu/sleep/simp_things.htm • http://www.emedicinehealth.com/insomnia/page3_em.htm • http://www.homoeopathynow.com/health-articles/163-sleeplessness • http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/sleeping-difficulty/overview.html • http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/insomnia-symptoms-and-causes • http://www.caribhealthng.com/blog/?cat=1