30/11/2023
ππIf you're watching this video, you're probably having trouble sleeping and are looking for more detailed information about why this happens and how to treat it.
π₯Stay tuned because in this video we'll cover exactly what insomnia is, what causes it, what its symptoms are, and of course how to treat it. So what is insomnia?
π Insomnia is basically difficulty or complete inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for long. People with insomnia are unhappy with their sleep patterns and often experience fatigue, low energy, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, depression, and lower performance at work or school.
βοΈ There are actually two types of insomnia: primary and secondary. Primary insomnia is when a person has difficulty sleeping that is not caused by a deeper health problem. Secondary insomnia, on the other hand, is when a person has sleep problems due to an underlying health condition such as asthma, diabetes, depression, body aches, etc. Use of drugs, alcohol or psychotropic substances can also lead to insomnia. Insomnia can also vary depending on how long it lasts and how often it occurs. Based on that, it can be short-term and last only a few days, for example, or long-term leading to chronic cases of insomnia. The causes are actually many - some are physical while others are psychological. For example, an intense stressful event such as a change of location or the death of a loved one can cause symptoms of insomnia. Likewise, environmental discomfort, such as sleeping on a strange bed in a hot or noisy room can also affect our ability to sleep. In addition, some medications such as those that change mood or help control cholesterol can also cause insomnia symptoms.
π¦ In cases of chronic insomnia, the main causes are chronic anxiety, depression, stress and body pain. Besides not being able to fall asleep on time and easily, other symptoms you may experience are sleepiness throughout the day, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating at work or at school.
βSo what can you do to reduce insomnia symptoms? Of course, the first step is to treat the underlying cause and eliminate all causes of your sleep problems. You must try to sleep at the same time every day to avoid any naps during the day and only use your bedroom for rest at night. You also want to make sure you don't drink any coffee, chocolate, or tea containing caffeine right before bed. You may also want to think about work or other stressful matters but this is not the right time to do that. If you want to keep your mind happy and relaxed, read a book. Finally, make yourself comfortable and eliminate any possible distractions such as TV, laptop or noise and temperature. Make sure your bedding and pillows are comfortable and make you feel comfortable so you can get a better night's sleep. And as they say, sweet dreams!