In day to day endeavors, millions of words and phrases are used. What is intriguing is that this particular phrase "cant stay asleep" is common and is continuously uttered all over the world in different languages despite the difference in race, religion and tribes. To those humans who are speech challenged or are not with the ability to communicate yet, they portray it by actions, for example, a restless and crying baby at night who is a nuisance to those taking a break from the demanding world of tedious job routines. This together with other adverse reasons led to scientist being more concerned to look at insomnia carefully in order to find solutions.
From research, it shows that approximately 40 million Americans undergo sleeping disorders at certain stage in their life ranging from mild cases to acute ones. A sample of 1200 Americans were taken whose age ranged from 21-31. This research was conducted by Health Maintenance Organization in machigan. It showed that 16.6% were affected by life insomnia, 8.2% by hyperinsomnia and 8% by hyperinsomnia plus life insomnia. Considering the age, the youth seem to score high which can be associated with long hours they spend on the computer. In terms of gender, women were more than the men.
A lot of efforts from government and NGOs have been put into insomnia research. Some of the institutions in the forefront of this fight are The Insomnia Center at Clayton sleep institute. This institution runs diagnosis and treatment using focused and dedicated emphasis on comprehensive care for patient suffering this condition.
From this efforts to curb this sleeping disorder, various causes have being discovered and they comprise of medical conditions e. G. Asthma, tight work schedule, inappropriate work schedule as well as anxiety brought about by various situational factors e. G. Insecurity, love, exam results in students, middle age crises etc.
Mental conditions are also an area that need to be addressed if steps are to be made in the quest to fulfill normal sleeping patterns. This ranges from depression, post-traumatic stress from death of loved ones, or even rape cases. Chronic pain from diseases such as cancer, and headache also contribute to this condition. It's scientific that patient with persistent and untreated insomnia have a higher chances of recurrent episodes and onset of depression.
Drugs and substance abuse also play a vital role in insomnia. For example cocaine is a stimulant drug and if abused it induces euphoria which is mostly followed by depression. This drug has effect on dopamine; a chemical produced in the brain, interfering with sleep pattern. Alcohol is a widely abused drug/substance which induces abnormal sleeping pattern by interfering with neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate sleep. Other drugs include khat/miraa and marijuana.
The good news is that patients can receive various diagnosis and treatments. For the aged, acupuncture and acupressure are recommended as well as herbal remedies. Those with acute insomnia are advised to have improved life in terms of diet and behavioral approaches to various situations that present themselves in life and this can bring healthy sleeping habits. Mind therapies and cognitive behaviors are very helpful too. Trazolam, flurazrapam benzodiazepines are some of commonly prescribed drugs although they have mild side effect such as fatigue, confusion, disorientation among others.
With the above stated advice, it's highly recommended to get treatment earlier rather than later as this increases the recovery rate and less personal in the effort to discard the condition and reduced development of associate disorders.
From research, it shows that approximately 40 million Americans undergo sleeping disorders at certain stage in their life ranging from mild cases to acute ones. A sample of 1200 Americans were taken whose age ranged from 21-31. This research was conducted by Health Maintenance Organization in machigan. It showed that 16.6% were affected by life insomnia, 8.2% by hyperinsomnia and 8% by hyperinsomnia plus life insomnia. Considering the age, the youth seem to score high which can be associated with long hours they spend on the computer. In terms of gender, women were more than the men.
A lot of efforts from government and NGOs have been put into insomnia research. Some of the institutions in the forefront of this fight are The Insomnia Center at Clayton sleep institute. This institution runs diagnosis and treatment using focused and dedicated emphasis on comprehensive care for patient suffering this condition.
From this efforts to curb this sleeping disorder, various causes have being discovered and they comprise of medical conditions e. G. Asthma, tight work schedule, inappropriate work schedule as well as anxiety brought about by various situational factors e. G. Insecurity, love, exam results in students, middle age crises etc.
Mental conditions are also an area that need to be addressed if steps are to be made in the quest to fulfill normal sleeping patterns. This ranges from depression, post-traumatic stress from death of loved ones, or even rape cases. Chronic pain from diseases such as cancer, and headache also contribute to this condition. It's scientific that patient with persistent and untreated insomnia have a higher chances of recurrent episodes and onset of depression.
Drugs and substance abuse also play a vital role in insomnia. For example cocaine is a stimulant drug and if abused it induces euphoria which is mostly followed by depression. This drug has effect on dopamine; a chemical produced in the brain, interfering with sleep pattern. Alcohol is a widely abused drug/substance which induces abnormal sleeping pattern by interfering with neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate sleep. Other drugs include khat/miraa and marijuana.
The good news is that patients can receive various diagnosis and treatments. For the aged, acupuncture and acupressure are recommended as well as herbal remedies. Those with acute insomnia are advised to have improved life in terms of diet and behavioral approaches to various situations that present themselves in life and this can bring healthy sleeping habits. Mind therapies and cognitive behaviors are very helpful too. Trazolam, flurazrapam benzodiazepines are some of commonly prescribed drugs although they have mild side effect such as fatigue, confusion, disorientation among others.
With the above stated advice, it's highly recommended to get treatment earlier rather than later as this increases the recovery rate and less personal in the effort to discard the condition and reduced development of associate disorders.
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