Insomnia
Insomnia comes from the Latin word, which means "no
sleep" or the inability to sleep (in "no" and sinus
"sleep"). It is the most well known type of sleep disorder that
people experience.
It may be caused by stress, change in usual sleep pattern or
an underlying medical condition. It can be short-term or long-term. A sleeping
pill can be effective for short-term insomnia, but not for long-term insomnia.
For many, insomnia happens once in a while. However for some, it can be a
chronic problem. Symptoms of insomnia can include:
- awakening frequently
during the night
- awakening very early in
morning
- difficulty maintaining
sleep
- difficulty to fall
asleep even if you feel very tired
- lack of daytime energy
even experiencing drowsiness and fatigue
- short temper
- trouble thinking clearly
- unable to stay focus
- waking up feeling
unrepressed, even after having eight hours sleep
Poor sleep for any length of time can lead to mood
disturbances, lack of motivation, decreased attention span, trouble with
concentration, low levels of energy and increased fatigue.
