I am sorry you can't sleep...that is so frustrating and effects EVERY thing else in your life.
Can you tell us more about the factors surrounding your sleep troubles? So many factors can effect sleep, including: medical conditions, stress, age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, sleeping conditions, work conditions, sleep/wake time, diet, alcohol, caffeine and other drug use, exercise or physical activity...and more!
Insomnia:
"Short term or acute insomnia, which is often due to a temporary situation such as stress, jet lag, change or loss in a job or relationship, can last up to one month and is treatable. It is important to address the underlying cause. Effective and safe prescription medications can help.
Long-term, or chronic, insomnia, which is experienced for a month or longer, can be secondary to causes such as medical, physical or psychological conditions, another sleep disorder, or medications and substances. It is essential to get a medical diagnosis. In addition to appropriate use of medications, education on behavioral and other techniques are well as good sleep practices can improve sleep".
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I am sorry you can't sleep...that is so frustrating and effects EVERY thing else in your life.
Can you tell us more about the factors surrounding your sleep troubles? So many factors can effect sleep, including: medical conditions, stress, age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, sleeping conditions, work conditions, sleep/wake time, diet, alcohol, caffeine and other drug use, exercise or physical activity...and more!
The National Sleep Foundation has a lot of information and self assessments.
Insomnia:
"Short term or acute insomnia, which is often due to a temporary situation such as stress, jet lag, change or loss in a job or relationship, can last up to one month and is treatable. It is important to address the underlying cause. Effective and safe prescription medications can help.
Long-term, or chronic, insomnia, which is experienced for a month or longer, can be secondary to causes such as medical, physical or psychological conditions, another sleep disorder, or medications and substances. It is essential to get a medical diagnosis. In addition to appropriate use of medications, education on behavioral and other techniques are well as good sleep practices can improve sleep".
June 22, 2008 - 6:32amThis Comment
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