Insomnia
Sleep Health
Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health. Not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many diseases and disorders. These range from heart disease and stroke to obesity and dementia. If not getting enough sleep is affecting your daily activities, come visit us at KnowNOW. You may be diagnosed with insomnia if you have difficulty falling or staying asleep for at least 3 nights a week.
Causes for Insomnia
Sleeplessness
The factors that could cause or contribute include (but aren’t limited to) the following:
Family history (genetics): Sleep traits and conditions, including insomnia, seem to run in families.
Brain activity differences: People with insomnia may have more active brains or brain chemistry differences that affect their ability to sleep.
Medical conditions:Your physical health can affect your ability to sleep. This includes temporary illnesses like minor infections or injuries, or chronic conditions like acid reflux or Parkinson’s disease. Conditions that affect your circadian rhythm, your body’s natural sleep/wake clock, are also factors.
Mental health conditions: About half the people with chronic insomnia also have at least one other mental health condition, like anxiety or depression.
Life circumstances:Stressful or difficult life circumstances may not necessarily cause insomnia, but it’s very common for them to contribute to it.
Life changes: Brief or temporary changes are often factors, including jet lag, sleeping in an unfamiliar place or adjusting to a new work schedule (especially shift work). Long-term changes, like moving to a new home, can also affect sleep.
Your habits and routine: Your sleep habits (also known as sleep hygiene) can contribute to insomnia. That includes whether or not you take naps, when you go to sleep, if and when you consume caffeine, and other habits.
Because numerous conditions can cause insomnia, visit KnowNOW Health today to determine severity and obtain treatment.