6 Common Things Which Cause Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders seen today and is characterized by restlessness, frequent sleep interruptions, shorter than normal sleeping time and sometimes by complete wakefulness.In addition to being annoying, insomnia can lead to sufferers losing their enthusiasm and energy, experiencing difficulties with memory and concentration and generally feeling both lethargic and frustrated. In turn this can affect productivity at work and lead to accidents which can be very serious.There are lots of different things which cause insomnia but here are just 6 which are commonly seen:1. Our Environment. The environment plays an important part when it comes to you getting a sound night's sleep and such things as light, noise or extremes of hot and cold can lead to insomnia.2. Substance Abuse. Perhaps the most obvious form of substance abuse when thinking about insomnia is coffee and other drinks which contain high levels of caffeine. Smoking is another commonly accepted cause with heavy or chain smokers consuming more than enough nicotine to cause problems sleeping. What is perhaps less well known however is that this list of substances is quite long and even contains a number of herbal remedies which are used for a range of problems and which can lead to insomnia as a side effect. Lastly, we should not overlook alcohol. While it is true that alcohol can often make you feel tired initially once it is metabolized it can also keep you wide awake.3. The Body Clock. We all have our own body clock or biological clock which works to regulate the sleep/wake cycle. If this body clock is upset by things like partying all night, burning the midnight oil studying in college or jet setting around the world on holiday or for business, then you will experience sleeping difficulties while your body clock re-adjusts.4. Activities Before Going To Bed. There are several things that can lead to insomnia if they take place within a short time of going to bed. Two of the commonest are exercising shortly before retiring or eating a big meal shortly before going to bed. In both cases these activities stimulate your metabolism and keep you awake.5. Health Problems. There are many different health problems which are known to induce insomnia such as diabetes, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, ulcers, and Parkinson's disease. Asthma is also increasingly being recognized as a cause of insomnia, as is heartburn, the need for frequent urination and chronic pain resulting from such things as arthritis and leg cramps. The list here is very long indeed and also includes other forms of sleep disorder such as sleep apnea and a range of psychiatric conditions.6. Emotional Distress. We all suffer from emotional distress from time to time and this can often lead to us becoming anxious or angry. However, when we bottle our feeling up inside ourselves rather than talking about them and seeking a solution for them then this frequently results in insomnia.

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