{"id":10572,"date":"2022-06-13T15:58:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T15:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/?p=10572"},"modified":"2022-06-15T15:22:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T15:22:19","slug":"sleep-insomnia-treatment-what-to-do-when-you-cant-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/sleep-insomnia-treatment-what-to-do-when-you-cant-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Insomnia Treatment (What to Do When You Can\u2019t Sleep)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sleep Insomnia Treatment (What to Do When You Can\u2019t Sleep)\n<\/strong><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Tossing and turning on your bed during your bedtime is normal. But if you\u2019re experiencing it for a prolonged period, you might have a medical condition that needs immediate attention: insomnia.<\/span><\/p>

Insomnia can have drastic effects on your life, and if it\u2019s not addressed correctly, it can lead to more severe health problems. Whether it\u2019s caused by stress on work, finances, or relationships, you should know that lack of quality sleep has severe repercussions on your body, mind, and emotions. However, if the symptoms begin to affect your day-to-day life, it is crucial to consult with a <\/span>sleep specialist<\/span><\/span><\/a> to understand and better address your condition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Insomnia: Your Guide to the Sleep Disorder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Insomnia is a disorder that makes sleeping difficult. It can also affect a person\u2019s ability to stay asleep and not be able to go back to sleep. Our body\u2019s refusal to sleep can result in feelings of fatigue and stress. This sleep disorder is so common that <\/span>30% to 40% of American adults<\/span><\/span><\/a> report insomnia symptoms annually.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Not getting enough sleep has negative consequences for your physical and emotional well-being. While insomnia itself can be a symptom of some psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression, experts increasingly recognize it as a factor in developing and progressing<\/span> other mental health issues<\/span><\/a><\/span> such as sadness, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

As for physical side effects, insomnia can cause daytime fatigue, irritability, and even gastrointestinal symptoms. Lack of sleep is also attributed to <\/span>weight gain<\/span><\/a><\/span>, leading to serious medical issues if not given proper attention. Insomnia can even cultivate unhealthy habits that may lead to the development of heart disease.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Lack of energy, difficulty remembering things, a shorter attention span, delayed thinking, decreased sex drive, poor decision making, irritability, daytime sleepiness, and other mood changes can result from not getting enough sleep.<\/span><\/p>

For these reasons, you must understand what insomnia is and how it can drastically affect your overall health and well-being. Therefore, the following is some crucial information concerning this sleep condition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Types of Insomnia<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

Acute and chronic insomnia are the two most common kinds of insomnia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Acute Insomnia<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Acute insomnia, also known as early insomnia, short-term insomnia, or adjustment insomnia, is a brief period of difficulty sleeping. This type of insomnia occurs due to a stressful or traumatic incident and typically goes away without treatment. Roughly <\/span>25% of Americans<\/span><\/a><\/span> have acute insomnia, but about 75% of these people recover without developing persistent sleep problems or chronic insomnia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Here\u2019s an excellent example of an episode of acute insomnia. You may have lost a loved one due to an accident, and stress from such a traumatic event led to unhealthy sleeping habits. But over time, as you move on from grieving their loss, you eventually get back on your feet and return to your regular sleeping habits. This is acute insomnia: a sleeping disorder that comes and goes.<\/span><\/p>

Acute insomnia can continue anywhere from a few days to several months. Symptoms gradually dissipate as the person develops ways to cope with the stressful event that produced the sleeping condition. However, keep in mind that acute insomnia may worsen if not given proper attention and lead to a more severe type of insomnia that leaves you constantly tired and unmotivated.<\/span><\/p>

Short-term sleeping disorders like acute insomnia can happen to children and adults, but it\u2019s <\/span>more common for women<\/span><\/a><\/span> to develop it. It can also arise during pregnancy and a woman\u2019s menopausal stages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chronic Insomnia<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

When insomnia lasts for more than three months or even years, it can be categorized as chronic insomnia. Much like acute insomnia, chronic insomnia can also occur because of stress, traumatic life events, or unhealthy habits that disrupt sleep. However, the most prevalent contributor to this type of insomnia is stress, which can drastically affect your daily life in various ways.<\/span><\/p>

When people have chronic insomnia, they feel tired, even after waking up. As a result, they constantly lack the necessary energy to accomplish everyday tasks like taking long walks. Imagine what it feels like to consistently have a lousy sleep for months or years if a night or two without decent sleep can leave a person grumpy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Chronic insomnia can take a toll on both your mind and body. Long stretches of sleep deprivation can cause extreme mood swings, making you more likely to feel deeper negative emotions like anger and sadness. Chronic insomnia, if left untreated, can develop into <\/span>severe mood disorders<\/span><\/a> such as clinical depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

A Journal of the American Heart Association research back in 2021 states that insomnia can be a potential risk factor for a <\/span>highly fatal brain aneurysm<\/span><\/a><\/span>. It comes with other risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, and heavy alcohol consumption. For this reason, anyone with chronic insomnia must deal with the disorder swiftly, or else they face life-threatening medical problems.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Insomnia Symptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

Individuals who find it challenging to sleep may have acute or chronic insomnia. The main difference is their duration. Acute insomnia lasts briefly for about weeks or three months, while chronic insomnia may last years. However, they share similar symptoms that usually stem from the exact causes, primarily stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Below are the common symptoms of people who have insomnia:<\/span><\/p>