09/08/2022
SLEEPING DIFFICULTIES *INSOMNIA*
Sleeping Difficulties is related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, lack of exercise, chronic illness, or certain medications.
Amount of Cases Yearly:
More than 1.5 million Cases Per Year in Nigeria.
10-30% of the world population in the world.
It is usually Self- diagnosable.
Treatment can help, but this condition isn't often cured.
It is usually Self- Diagnosable
Treatment can help, but this condition is not often cured.
CURES:
😍Therapy (Light Therapy &Cognitive behavioral therapy)
😍Lifestyle Drugs(Sleep hygiene& Light Therapy)
😍Medications
TYPES OF SLEEP DIFFICULTIES
💡INSOMNIA-High tendency of finding it hard to fall asleep
💡SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME:This difficulty can cause one to wake up from Time to Time. E.g Waking up every 2hrs within sleep. This is often caused by obesity.
💡RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME:This is an irresistible urge to move the legs, typically in the evenings.
💡NARCOLEPSY: High tendency of sleeping in a calm environment, The inability to sleep in a noisy place.
POOR SLEEP CAN CAUSE
⭕High Blood Pressure
⭕Diabetes
⭕Heart Attack
⭕Heart Failure
Other Problems can be Obesity, Depression, Reduced Immune System, and Lower S*x Drive.
Sleeping Enough can make you look younger and Sleeping less can make you look older.
✅Sleep Scale
3-5yrs old ----------10-13 hrs including Naps
6-12yrs old---------9-12hrs /24hrs
13-18yrs-------------8-10hrs/24hrs
Adults ----------------7 or more at Night (You can also sleep within the day).
Foods that can disrupt sleep
✊Caffeine
✊Alchol
✊Spicy meals
✊ High Fat Foods
N:B: This doesn't apply to everyone as individuals vary.
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