An Overview of Insomnia |
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Insomnia is a symptom of a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Contrary to popular belief, insomnia is not a disease, but rather, a symptom. It is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. These impairments can be short term, to long term depending on the severity of insomnia (chronic or temporary). Whether you are a student or worker, insomnia undoubtedly affects your daytime activities and ability to process information. Common problems include difficulty memorizing names, lists and an increase risk of accidents at the wheel (due to micro sleep) According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in year 2007, approximately 64 million Americans suffer from insomnia on a regular basis each year. Insomnia is 1.4 times more common in women than in men. The statistics are alarming: 1 out of 3 people have insomnia at some point in their lives20-40% of all adults have insomnia in the course of any year Over 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep and wakefulness and of these 70 million, 60% have a chronic disorder. What this means is more than half of them have an underlying condition that will affect them for the rest of their lives! As insomnia is here to stay, it is essential that you arm yourself with the necessary information on how you can tackle the problem as it arises. Have an exam or competition tomorrow? Chances are you’re not going to fall asleep that easily. However, with the right techniques, it is easy to lull yourself to dreamland. And no, it does not involve sheep and counting. |
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