Do You Have These Symptoms of Insomnia?
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Many believe that if they do not remember falling or staying asleep, that there is no chance they are suffering from insomnia. Unfortunately, whether they realize it or not, an estimated 60% of adults in America have suffered from insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia is the inability to sleep properly or regularly, and while it is only considered a disease at its’ “primary” stage, insomnia has a major negative impact on one’s energy and well-being.
Curious if you have insomnia? Here’s what you should be looking for: Daytime symptoms such as poor concentration, memory problems, lack of coordination, irritability or mood swings are commonly overlooked. There are many factors involved, but many times people experiencing one or more of these symptoms are suffering from mild insomnia without even knowing it!
Nighttime symptoms are typically trouble falling asleep, ongoing nightmares or frequent waking. If you’re unable to link your sleep problems to lifestyle habits such as drinking too much coffee, and the symptoms happen regularly, you probably have a mild case of insomnia.
The Root of the Problem
The symptoms of insomnia are often caused by “external” factors such as anxiety, excess caffeine or tragic events. This is the reason that many people overlook insomnia as a serious issue to be dealt with, but what the victim fails to realize is that by treating the sleeping problems can often have a profound positive impact on the “external” issues!
Once the problem is determined, it is much easier to fix. However, if insomnia goes undetected, the lack of sleep and energy will persist even after the external factor that started it is gone!
Insomnia can be a major problem since not having enough affects so much of your life, but it is actually much easier to treat than many realize. By gradually forming good habits and eliminating bad habits, your body will adjust and become used to requiring less sleep. But the fun starts when you can go on 5 hours of sleep, but you can actually get 7-8!
