Insomnia - Definition, Diagnosis & Treatment

1. Insomnia - Definition, Diagnosis & Treatment Insomnia is a severe sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep and/or stays asleep; it affects more one-third of the total population of the world. According to reports, in several countries, more than 40 percent people have chronic insomnia and more than 30 percent people face acute insomnia. There are many reasons that cause insomnia or other sleep disorders such as stress, financial problems, hectic work schedules, mood disorders, medical problems, chronic pains, substance abuse or other underlying issues. No matter what of insomnia people have, it diminishes people's ability to get enough rest i.e. a body can't repair its cells and tissues because our body releases the healing hormones during sleep and our brain flush the toxins during sleep that rejuvenate our life. Sleep is most important and natural phenomenon that gives required energy for long day tasks and keep our brain active and healthy. Sleeplessness can cause severe physical and mental problems in people and interfere with the daily activities. To treat the sleep disorders doctors mainly prescribes natural therapies and sleeping pills in the UK, US or other parts of the world. They find the risks factors of insomnia and prescribe the patient so. Here are the risk factors for insomnia includes: • Depression • Emotional distress • Stress • Financial issues • Shift works • Travel between different time zones • Anxiety

2. • Medical conditions • Unhealthy diet & lifestyle • Alcohol or drug abuse Diagnosis If not treated on time insomnia can give to the increase of other sleep disorders. In the formal diagnosis of insomnia, the doctor examines the significant distress or problem in social, occupational or other important factors of internal sources. Insomnia is classified into two types i.e. acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) insomnia. Sleeplessness for a few days or weeks is the symptom of acute insomnia and in chronic insomnia, the symptoms may vary from several months to years. Symptoms: • Short sleep timings • Sleeplessness for long periods of time before sleep • Feeling depressed, anxious, irritable • Waking feeling tired • Waking too early People face a variety of sleep disorders due to their changing sleep habits or patterns, unhealthy lifestyle or diet, changing medications, and much more. If they managed their lifestyle to a good standard the symptoms of insomnia can be minimized. Treatment Insomnia can be treated in both ways i.e. natural therapies and medications such as sleeping pills in UK or other countries. The symptoms of insomnia can be minimized via changing daily lifestyle and activities such as changing sleep habits, reducing intake of alcohol or caffeine, avoiding sugar products and heavy meals before sleep. Many people are prescribed to follow the natural or relaxation therapies with proper sleeping pills in UK or other continents via doctors or pharmacists. The relaxation therapies, natural therapies, CBT and other psychological therapies can be very effective in treating severe sleep disorders. Medications are not the permanent solution to insomnia i.e. they are addictive in nature and have some side- effects if not taken as prescribed. To get better results with least side-effects take the sleeping pills according to the prescription label and leaflet information.