INSOMNIA!!!

:::Insomnia:::
Insomnia (in-SOM-ne-ah) is a common condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. This condition can range from mild to severe, depending on how often it occurs and for how long.

Insomnia can be chronic (ongoing) or acute (short-term). Chronic insomnia means having symptoms at least 3 nights a week for more than a month. Acute insomnia lasts for less time.

Some people who have insomnia may have trouble falling asleep. Other people may fall asleep easily but wake up too soon. Others may have trouble with both falling asleep and staying asleep.

As a result, insomnia may cause you to get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. You may not feel refreshed when you wake up.

:::Insomnia causes:::

Insomnia may be caused by a host of different reasons. These causes may be divided into situational factors, medical or psychiatric conditions, or primary sleep problems. Insomnia could also be classified by the duration of the symptoms into transient, short-term, or chronic. Transient insomnia generally last less than seven days; short-term insomnia usually lasts for about one to three weeks, and chronic insomnia lasts for more than three weeks.
Many of the causes of transient and short-term insomnia are similar and they include:

· Changes in shift work

· Excessive or unpleasant noise

· Uncomfortable room temperature (too hot or too cold)

· Stressful situations in life (exam preparation, loss of a loved one, unemployment, divorce, or separation)

· Presence of an acute medical or surgical illness or hospitalization

· Withdrawal from drug, alcohol, sedative, or stimulant medications

· Insomnia related to high altitude (mountains)

Uncontrolled physical symptoms (pain, fever, breathing problems, nasal congestion, cough, diarrhea, etc.) can also cause someone to have insomnia. Controlling these symptoms and their underlying causes may lead to resolution of insomnia.

:::Insomnia Treat:::

1. Meditate for 15 minutes or so before going to bed.

2. As far as possible, go to bed by 10 p.m. According to Ayurveda and research, it is easiest to fall asleep and the quality of rest is deeper if we go to bed before 10 p.m.

3. Go to bed only when you feel drowsy.

4. Follow the time tested rule of having a king-size breakfast, a medium-sized lunch, and a small dinner.

5. If you find yourself worrying over the onset of sleep, listen to calm soothing music or some audio books to distract yourself.

6. Drink lots of water.

7. Massage your body with oil 1-2 times a week prior to having a bath.

8. Limit your intake on chocolates, colas or foods containing caffeine prior to bedtime.

9. Exercise regularly.

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Si Sii