Insomnia: The Causes and Effects
Sleep, it’s something we can’t live without. Sleep ensures we wake up the next day feeling well rested, healthy, and happy. It ensures we operate at our best during the day. However, not everyone is as fortunate as most. Many people, about 30% of adults, experience brief insomnia, while a shocking 10% experience chronic insomnia (Malhorta 9). Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult for some people sleep. People who suffer from insomnia may have trouble falling asleep at night, may wake up at all times of the night and may not feel well rested after a full night of sleep. Usually, people who have this disorder are most commonly referred to as insomniacs. Insomniac’s also suffer from irritability …show more content…
The first one, being something that most people are familiar with, is stress. In our lives, we are faced with many challenges and stressors every day. The loss of a job or a financial burden may hinder one’s sleep (Eddy and Walbroehi 1911). Having to worry about how the bills will get paid can do some damage on a person. Any life stressor can really be a cause of insomnia. The next common cause of insomnia is an underlying illness or disease. Insomnia has been known to be a major symptom in depression and anxiety in adults. It’s important to see a professional to properly identify whether a certain case of insomnia is related to another disease (Eddy and Walbroehi 1912). Lastly, lifestyle habits can play a big part in how well and how much sleep a person can get at night. For example, having a poor diet and no exercise can contribute to a lot of sleepless nights. Also, alcohol and caffeine can play a big part in an insomniac’s sleep as well. Alcohol can cause a person to lose REM sleep, which plays a big part in a person’s sleep patterns. Caffeine too late in the day may also make it difficult to fall asleep. While it’s important to know the causes, it’s just as important to know how insomnia can effect a …show more content…
One of the most common is irritability. When a person doesn’t get the adequate amount of sleep, it can play a big part in their mood. An insomniac may feel groggy, tired, sleepy, and just down right irritable. However, it’s understandable due to the lack of sleep. The lack of sleep an insomniac may experience can also make school or work life difficult. Missing an 8 o’clock class in the morning may affect a student’s grade in class, or showing up an hour late to an important business meeting can affect a person’s career greatly. Factor in all these side effects, and a person may end up with depression. Depression isn’t uncommon in cases of insomnia. With all the changes in a person’s mood and life, they can be left to feel hopeless. Lastly, the lack of sleep can cause weight gain and skin issues (“Insomnia”). Clearly, many of these side effects are not to be taken lightly. However, when the effects are not as severe, there are many ways a person can help themselves deal with
Sleep, it’s something we can’t live without. Sleep ensures we wake up the next day feeling well rested, healthy, and happy. It ensures we operate at our best during the day. However, not everyone is as fortunate as most. Many people, about 30% of adults, experience brief insomnia, while a shocking 10% experience chronic insomnia (Malhorta 9). Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult for some people sleep. People who suffer from insomnia may have trouble falling asleep at night, may wake up at all times of the night and may not feel well rested after a full night of sleep. Usually, people who have this disorder are most commonly referred to as insomniacs. Insomniac’s also suffer from irritability …show more content…
The first one, being something that most people are familiar with, is stress. In our lives, we are faced with many challenges and stressors every day. The loss of a job or a financial burden may hinder one’s sleep (Eddy and Walbroehi 1911). Having to worry about how the bills will get paid can do some damage on a person. Any life stressor can really be a cause of insomnia. The next common cause of insomnia is an underlying illness or disease. Insomnia has been known to be a major symptom in depression and anxiety in adults. It’s important to see a professional to properly identify whether a certain case of insomnia is related to another disease (Eddy and Walbroehi 1912). Lastly, lifestyle habits can play a big part in how well and how much sleep a person can get at night. For example, having a poor diet and no exercise can contribute to a lot of sleepless nights. Also, alcohol and caffeine can play a big part in an insomniac’s sleep as well. Alcohol can cause a person to lose REM sleep, which plays a big part in a person’s sleep patterns. Caffeine too late in the day may also make it difficult to fall asleep. While it’s important to know the causes, it’s just as important to know how insomnia can effect a …show more content…
One of the most common is irritability. When a person doesn’t get the adequate amount of sleep, it can play a big part in their mood. An insomniac may feel groggy, tired, sleepy, and just down right irritable. However, it’s understandable due to the lack of sleep. The lack of sleep an insomniac may experience can also make school or work life difficult. Missing an 8 o’clock class in the morning may affect a student’s grade in class, or showing up an hour late to an important business meeting can affect a person’s career greatly. Factor in all these side effects, and a person may end up with depression. Depression isn’t uncommon in cases of insomnia. With all the changes in a person’s mood and life, they can be left to feel hopeless. Lastly, the lack of sleep can cause weight gain and skin issues (“Insomnia”). Clearly, many of these side effects are not to be taken lightly. However, when the effects are not as severe, there are many ways a person can help themselves deal with