Understanding Sleep Disorders
Sleep problems plague many of us. Did you know there are different kinds of sleep disorders? Some are mostly annoying, causing daytime fatigue and long nights, while others put us at risk for serious illnesses and injuries.
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for health and a good quality of life. Let’s take a look at some common sleep disorders and explore ways to resolve them.
1. Insomnia
People who suffer from insomnia may not get enough sleep, and the sleep they do get may be of poor quality or interrupted. There are many causes of insomnia, including drinking too much caffeine, eating heavy meals in the evening, stress, depression, pain and medication.
Chronic insomnia has deleterious effects on your physical and mental health. You are likely to feel fatigued, irritable or distracted during the daytime, and sleep-deprived individuals are at an increased risk for accidents.
Treating insomnia depends upon the underlying cause; most often it is a combination of factors needing to be corrected. Keeping a journal may help you identify underlying causes.
Ask questions and listen to the answers, talking about mental illness can have so many benefits not just personally but for the mental health community too.
