Insomnia
Insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) is a common problem. It can cause daytime tiredness and sleepiness and difficulty paying attention at school or being alert at work. Insomnia can begin at an early age and affects people of all ages. Insomnia can be transient (short-term) and related to a specific condition like stress or travel, or it can be a chronic (long-term) problem that persists for many months and may be caused by another medical problem.
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF INSOMNIA
Persistent stresst
Relationship problems
Use of stimulants such as caffeine, cocaine, and some diet drugs
Alcohol consumption
Shift work or keeping erratic hours
Inactive lifestyle
Environmental factors like noise and light
Depression or anxiety disorders
Medical problems including sleep apnea (waking up frequently during the night, severe snoring, and brief periods of not breathing)
Restless legs syndrome (uncomfortable leg sensations at night that are relieved by walking, rubbing, or other movements that prevent sleeping)
Keep a regular schedule with a consistent bedtime
Use your bedroom mainly for sleep
Exercise regularly, but try to finish exercise at least 3 to 4 hours before going to bed
Avoid caffeine for at least 6 hours before going to bed
Avoid large meals close to bedtime
If you nap during the day, try to do so at the same time each day, and limit napping to an hour or less
Corticosteroid injections may be used in select cases
If you experience persistent insomnia, see your doctor. Depending on the cause of the insomnia, your doctor may prescribe various treatments ranging from psychiatric counseling to drug therapy.
National Sleep Foundation
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JAMA. 2003;289(19):2602. doi:10.1001/jama.289.19.2466.
JAMA. 2003;289(19):2602. doi:10.1001/jama.289.19.2466.
Insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) is a common problem. It can cause daytime tiredness and sleepiness and difficulty paying attention at school or being alert at work. Insomnia can begin at an early age and affects people of all ages. Insomnia can be transient (short-term) and related to a specific condition like stress or travel, or it can be a chronic (long-term) problem that persists for many months and may be caused by another medical problem.
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF INSOMNIA
SLEEP GUIDELINES
If you nap during the day, try to do so at the same time each day, and limit napping to an hour or less
TREATMENT OF INSOMNIA
If you experience persistent insomnia, see your doctor. Depending on the cause of the insomnia, your doctor may prescribe various treatments ranging from psychiatric counseling to drug therapy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
202/347-3471
http://www.sleepfoundation.org
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