Effect of Insomnia

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the US and it could be affecting you, your daily routine as well as those around you. Insomnia can be associated with extreme tiredness, lack of liveliness, anxiety, irritability, and trouble with daily tasks. If you’ve been diagnosed with insomnia or believe you have the disorder you may also be suffering from one or more other sleep problems. Sleep disorders have a profound effect on our daily lives this is why is imperative that you know the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Some Causes:

There could be various reasons contributing to your insomnia including allergies, arthritis, asthma, neurological conditions, food intake (such as nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, heavy meals, and other foods that stimulate the brain/body), chronic pain, endocrine problems, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, and so on. You along with your physician/clinician can work together to pinpoint and treat the cause to assist in eliminating your insomnia. Insomnia can also be the result of a more prevalent sleep disorder that has or has not been diagnosed. Ask your physician for more information about insomnia if you believe this condition is affecting you.

Symptoms:

• Behavior issues
• Problems falling asleep
• Getting up too early
• Difficulty concentrating on daily tasks
• Abrupt personal relationships
• Mood swings
• Tiredness
• Unable to stay asleep

One or more of these symptoms can point towards insomnia but consult your physicians for a diagnosis of a definite issue. Also, there of degrees of insomnia from mild to chronic and only your physician can tell you the severity of your condition.

Treatment:

• Adopt new sleep habits
• Make sure the bedroom is quiet, dark, and comfortable
• Keep a sleep schedule
• Avoid naps
• Avoid stressful situations and stimulating activity before bed
• Put the tablets, smartphones, and laptops away
• Limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine
• Prepare your brain for sleep
• Get out of bed when you can’t sleep

CPAP Machine

The CPAP machine is the workhorse of your treatment. With a small motor and fan, it takes in room air, filters it, and generates the air pressure that is the mainstay of treating sleep apnea. Newer units are small, often smaller than a loaf of bread, and relatively quiet. The newest ones make little to no noise. Most run on electricity, but battery units are also available. This CPAP machine can help you to reduce Sleep insomnia and helps you to get a good sleep.