Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Insomnia Symptoms: Your Family Could Be Suffering

By Rose K Taylor

Wouldn't you want to know if someone in your house was suffering from lack of sleep? Has anyone been cranky lately in the morning? Do you notice someone staying up all night long? Insomnia may have already set in.

There is more than one type of insomnia that could be affecting someone in your home.

Transient insomnia is another name for short-term insomnia. Transient insomnia can be caused by environmental conditions like changes to our normal routine. Distractions around the time of sleep such as noise and bright lights in the bedroom qualify.

Chronic insomnia is also known as long-term insomnia. Those who have chronic insomnia have been without a restful sleep for a matter of weeks or months. Disorders like restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea can contribute to long-term insomnia. Medical intervention to treat these disorders usually returns sleep to normal.

Even though anyone can develop a case of insomnia, like they can develop a case of stomach flu or a headache, some age groups have a harder time of it than others. Remember being a teenager? Puberty can contribute to sleepless nights through changing biorhythms. Losing several hours of sleep at night can't be recouped when there is school the next say. The elderly experience insomnia also.

If you've noticed someone who wakes early in the morning, that could be a symptom of insomnia. Combine that with waking at all hours of the night and troubles getting to sleep and you have the formula for a case of insomnia.

Over time, insomnia affects the body and the mind. Not sleeping at night and trying to function during the day has its consequences. Insomniacs can suffer from GI problems, reduced immunity, heart-related issues, high blood pressure, and changes in their weight.

There are treatments available for insomnia. Not getting help can interfere with your life and responsibilities on a daily basis like your family life, work, and/or school. Recognize the symptoms of insomnia in your home. To achieve the best sleep possible, seek treatment. - 15634

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