INSOMNIA FACTS (PART II)

Who are the person in high risk of insomnia?

Those who are on medication : -

• cold and asthma preparations.
• High blood pressure
• Medication for depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Besides of the medical conditions, there are certain groups of people which may be at higher risk for developing insomnia:-

• travelers
• shift workers
• elderly
• adolescent or young adult students
• Pregnant lady; and
• Women who are menopause and on menstruation

 Besides of the above there are also other causes of insomnia which are very important :-

• stimulants namely caffeine, cocaine, herbs and nicotine.
• Alcoholics who use alcohol to induce their sleep as a nightcap. Alcohol creates nonrefreshed sleep in the morning.
• A disruptive bed partner with loud snoring or leg movements also may impair cause insomnia to others.
• Insomnia Diagnosis
• If you feel that you have an insomnia, an evaluation will include a physical examination, medical history, and a sleep history. Your sleep patterns, how you feel during the day and etc is very important.

Treatment for Insomnia

Good sleep habits are very important to avoid insomnia. If at the event that initial stage of insomnia will affect your work of the day, few day sleeping pills are essential. Avoid using over-the-counter sleeping pills for insomnia since they may cause side effects and tend to lose their effectiveness over time.

Treatment for chronic insomnia will start from underlying conditions or health problems that cause insomnia. If insomnia persists, your health care provider may suggest behavioral therapy. Techniques such as meditation, relaxation exercises, sleep restriction therapy will be useful.

To be continued with GOOD SLEEP HABITS in Part III.