INSOMNIA Flashcards
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or sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, getting restful sleep.
Insomnia
Types of Insomnia:
Acute Insomnia
Chronic Insomnia
It can be short-term. Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks.
Acute Insomnia
Long time. It can also come and go, with periods of time when a person has no sleep problems. At least three nights a week for a month or longer without sleep
Chronic Insomnia
These includes stress, anxiety, depression, poor sleep habits, medical condition like chronic pain or asthma, and stimulants like caffeine. Irregular sleep schedules
Causes of insomnia
Impact of insomnia on Health
Physical
Mental
Emotional
Insomnia leads to fatigue, weakened immunity, and increased risk of chronic diseases
Physical
It impairs concentration, memory, and decision making
Mental
It causes mood swings, irritability, and heightened anxiety or depression.
Emotional
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early.
sign of insomnia
include difficulty falling asleep, waking up during at night, waking up too early, and not feeling rested after rested. people may also experience day time fatigue, irritability, and problems with concentration or memory.
symptoms of insomnia
include reduced concentration, lower productivity, increased risk of accidents, a weakend immuned system, and a higher risk of chronic illness like heart desease and diabetes
Effect of insomnia
doctor may ask about sleep habits and medical history. They might recommend keeping a sleep dairy and filling out questionnaires. In some cases, a sleep study may be done to look for other sleep disorder.
diagnostic insomnia
Insomnia can be treated through lifestyle changes such as improving sleep habits and reducing stress. Cognitive behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective non-medications for short-term relief. Alternative therapies like meditation or acupuncture may help some people.
Treatment option
