Cures for Insomnia
May 10, 2011 by admin
Filed under Diseases And Conditions
Juliet Cohen asked:
Insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is a common problem. Insomnia can occur in people of all ages. Most individuals just experience a night or two of poor sleep, but sometimes the sleep disturbance can last for weeks, months, or even years. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or “rest their mind” for more than a few minutes at a time. Insomnia is most common among women and older adults. Transient insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks. Most people occasionally suffer from transient insomnia due to such causes as jet lag or short-term anxiety. Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months. Chronic insomnia is regarded as the most serious; persists almost nightly for at least a month. Most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives. Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. An estimated 30-50% of the general population are affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia. Stress most commonly triggers short-term or acute insomnia.
Most people over 70 need less than 6 hours sleep per night; and they tend to be light sleepers. Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes. But that doesn’t mean you have to just put up with sleepless nights. Some simple changes in your daily routine and habits may result in better sleep. Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The incidence increases with age. Stress most commonly triggers short-term or acute insomnia. Chronic insomnia can lead to mental health problems such as depression, or misuse of alcohol or other medicines in order to gain sleep. Newborn babies can sleep for 16 hours a day, while children of school age need an average of 10 hours. Adults usually need, on average, 7 to 9 hours sleep a night. As we get older, its normal to need less sleep.
Insomnia that lasts for less time is known as short-term or acute insomnia.Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The incidence increases with age. Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep. Insomnia may cause problems during the day, such as tiredness, a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Insomnia can be classified as transient (short term), intermittent (on and off), and chronic (constant). Insomnia lasting from a single night to a few weeks is referred to as transient. Insomnia may be a symptom of magnesium deficiency, or lower magnesium levels. A healthy diet containing magnesium, can help to improve sleep in individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium. Short-acting benzodiazepines or the newer hypnotic ‘Z medicines’ are the current preferred medicines for insomnia and are only available on prescription. Benzodiazepines are tranquillisers and are designed to reduce anxiety and promote calmness, relaxation and sleep.
Insomnia Treatment Tips
1. Using aromatherapy, including jasmine oil, lavender oil, Mahabhringaraj and other relaxing essential oils, may also help induce a state of restfulness.
2. Relaxation techniques such as meditation have been shown to help people sleep.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine has included treatment for insomnia.
4. A healthy diet containing magnesium, can help to improve sleep in individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium.
5. Melatonin has proved effective for some insomniacs in regulating the sleep/waking cycle.
6. Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, alcohol and tobacco.
7. Exercise more often, but don’t exercise within a few hours before going to bed.
8. Behavioral treatments teach you new sleep behaviors and ways to make your sleeping environment more conducive to sleep.
9. Antidepressant trazodone (Desyrel) also may help with insomnia.
8. Avoid or limit tea, coffee, chocolate, and cold remedies containing caffeine.
9. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking as these are also stimulants.
Insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is a common problem. Insomnia can occur in people of all ages. Most individuals just experience a night or two of poor sleep, but sometimes the sleep disturbance can last for weeks, months, or even years. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or “rest their mind” for more than a few minutes at a time. Insomnia is most common among women and older adults. Transient insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks. Most people occasionally suffer from transient insomnia due to such causes as jet lag or short-term anxiety. Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months. Chronic insomnia is regarded as the most serious; persists almost nightly for at least a month. Most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives. Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. An estimated 30-50% of the general population are affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia. Stress most commonly triggers short-term or acute insomnia.
Most people over 70 need less than 6 hours sleep per night; and they tend to be light sleepers. Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes. But that doesn’t mean you have to just put up with sleepless nights. Some simple changes in your daily routine and habits may result in better sleep. Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The incidence increases with age. Stress most commonly triggers short-term or acute insomnia. Chronic insomnia can lead to mental health problems such as depression, or misuse of alcohol or other medicines in order to gain sleep. Newborn babies can sleep for 16 hours a day, while children of school age need an average of 10 hours. Adults usually need, on average, 7 to 9 hours sleep a night. As we get older, its normal to need less sleep.
Insomnia that lasts for less time is known as short-term or acute insomnia.Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The incidence increases with age. Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep. Insomnia may cause problems during the day, such as tiredness, a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Insomnia can be classified as transient (short term), intermittent (on and off), and chronic (constant). Insomnia lasting from a single night to a few weeks is referred to as transient. Insomnia may be a symptom of magnesium deficiency, or lower magnesium levels. A healthy diet containing magnesium, can help to improve sleep in individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium. Short-acting benzodiazepines or the newer hypnotic ‘Z medicines’ are the current preferred medicines for insomnia and are only available on prescription. Benzodiazepines are tranquillisers and are designed to reduce anxiety and promote calmness, relaxation and sleep.
Insomnia Treatment Tips
1. Using aromatherapy, including jasmine oil, lavender oil, Mahabhringaraj and other relaxing essential oils, may also help induce a state of restfulness.
2. Relaxation techniques such as meditation have been shown to help people sleep.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine has included treatment for insomnia.
4. A healthy diet containing magnesium, can help to improve sleep in individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium.
5. Melatonin has proved effective for some insomniacs in regulating the sleep/waking cycle.
6. Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, alcohol and tobacco.
7. Exercise more often, but don’t exercise within a few hours before going to bed.
8. Behavioral treatments teach you new sleep behaviors and ways to make your sleeping environment more conducive to sleep.
9. Antidepressant trazodone (Desyrel) also may help with insomnia.
8. Avoid or limit tea, coffee, chocolate, and cold remedies containing caffeine.
9. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking as these are also stimulants.
Root Causes of Insomnia
Colleen Lilly asked:
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Insomnia refers to a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, despite a person’s best efforts. Any sleep disturbance that lasts over three weeks may be considered insomnia. Insomnia can have many root causes, and many solutions, too. It is estimated that 64 million people suffer from insomnia. Thinking about that statistic can be enough to keep you up at night!
Chronic insomnia can be caused by many different things. Insomnia can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, or it can be caused by stress in your life or anxiety. Insomnia treatment should target the root cause of the chronic insomnia. Some people choose to using medication for insomnia, such as Ambien; but using Ambien for insomnia can also make the problem worse, as you may begin to feel anxiety that you will not be able to sleep without your medication. It can be helpful to discuss your insomnia with your doctor, to make sure that you don’t have symptoms of another more serious medical condition, such as arthritis, migraines, prostatic hypertrophy, or menopause, all of which may cause insomnia and also require additional medical attention.
Common Causes of Insomnia
People that use nicotine, alcohol, and even some prescription drugs used for allergies and asthma, are at a higher risk for insomnia. Those who keep erratic hours, shift workers for example, also suffer from frequent insomnia as they try to keep their bodies and sleep schedules regulated. On the other hand, people who are especially sedentary or quiet may also experience insomnia as they do not have enough stimulation.
How to Treat Insomnia
Insomnia treatment often involves beginning with focusing on establishing good sleep hygiene and good sleep habits. Learning relaxation techniques and changing certain lifestyle habits can help improve insomnia dramatically. Recommendations include limiting noise and light from your sleeping area. Try using room darkening shades. Perhaps a fan will help drown out noise if you have close neighbors, a crazy work schedule, or live near a highway or an airport.
Try to establish a good bedtime routine
Unwind before bed with a good book or a television program you enjoy. Generally avoid watching television in bed, though, this can keep you up much later than you intended. Avoid things like exercise, eating, confrontation, alcohol, or smoking before you turn in for the night. However, an early-evening walk and a healthy snack may have positive effects a few hours later when you try to sleep.
Many people suffer from insomnia at some point in their lives. Those that experience chronic insomnia are all too familiar with the anxiety insomnia can causeonce you wake up in the middle of the night, you instantly start to worry that you won’t fall back asleep. Lack of sleep is listed for many as one of the biggest causes of stress, anxiety, poor job performance, and relationship issues. Understanding some of the causes, and learning about some of the non-medicinal treatments that can cure insomnia can help insomnia sufferers get a good night’s rest.
(c) 2008 Your Mind Body and Soul 123
Insomnia refers to a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, despite a person’s best efforts. Any sleep disturbance that lasts over three weeks may be considered insomnia. Insomnia can have many root causes, and many solutions, too. It is estimated that 64 million people suffer from insomnia. Thinking about that statistic can be enough to keep you up at night!
Chronic insomnia can be caused by many different things. Insomnia can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, or it can be caused by stress in your life or anxiety. Insomnia treatment should target the root cause of the chronic insomnia. Some people choose to using medication for insomnia, such as Ambien; but using Ambien for insomnia can also make the problem worse, as you may begin to feel anxiety that you will not be able to sleep without your medication. It can be helpful to discuss your insomnia with your doctor, to make sure that you don’t have symptoms of another more serious medical condition, such as arthritis, migraines, prostatic hypertrophy, or menopause, all of which may cause insomnia and also require additional medical attention.
Common Causes of Insomnia
People that use nicotine, alcohol, and even some prescription drugs used for allergies and asthma, are at a higher risk for insomnia. Those who keep erratic hours, shift workers for example, also suffer from frequent insomnia as they try to keep their bodies and sleep schedules regulated. On the other hand, people who are especially sedentary or quiet may also experience insomnia as they do not have enough stimulation.
How to Treat Insomnia
Insomnia treatment often involves beginning with focusing on establishing good sleep hygiene and good sleep habits. Learning relaxation techniques and changing certain lifestyle habits can help improve insomnia dramatically. Recommendations include limiting noise and light from your sleeping area. Try using room darkening shades. Perhaps a fan will help drown out noise if you have close neighbors, a crazy work schedule, or live near a highway or an airport.
Try to establish a good bedtime routine
Unwind before bed with a good book or a television program you enjoy. Generally avoid watching television in bed, though, this can keep you up much later than you intended. Avoid things like exercise, eating, confrontation, alcohol, or smoking before you turn in for the night. However, an early-evening walk and a healthy snack may have positive effects a few hours later when you try to sleep.
Many people suffer from insomnia at some point in their lives. Those that experience chronic insomnia are all too familiar with the anxiety insomnia can causeonce you wake up in the middle of the night, you instantly start to worry that you won’t fall back asleep. Lack of sleep is listed for many as one of the biggest causes of stress, anxiety, poor job performance, and relationship issues. Understanding some of the causes, and learning about some of the non-medicinal treatments that can cure insomnia can help insomnia sufferers get a good night’s rest.
Hypnotherapy Insomnia Treatment
Alan B. Densky, CH asked:
Are you going to bed near the time that everyone else is waking up? It may be cold comfort to know that you are among the 20 million Americans who suffer from insomnia. If dark circles, a groggy head and hours spent lying awake have become standard for you, a hypnosis insomnia program could bring the help you desire.
No doubt you believe you’ve tried everything to fall asleep, including a nightcap, over-the-counter-sleep aids or even highly addictive prescription sleeping pills. All lead to the same outcome: You build up a tolerance, your “sleep” is not restful and the next morning, you felt groggy. Hypnotherapy for insomnia can bring safe, effective sleep devoid of side effects.
Many people incorrectly think that hypnosis is sleep. But effective hypnosis and NLP insomnia programs will only bring results if you are awake while in a deeply relaxed state. In the hypnotic state, your unconscious is more accepting and open to suggestions. In the most effective programs, post-hypnotic suggestions are given to your unconscious to abolish tension and set up a positive expectation of restful sleep. NLP for insomnia is commonly effective after the initial session because we are inclined to get what we expect, so you will sleep soundly all through the night.
After thoroughly relaxing, the next step in self-hypnosis insomnia therapy is discovering what compels you to suffer from a sleep disturbance. Another crucial part of a hypnosis insomnia course requires implementing small changes to your evening ritual that will have the most significant effect on your ability to quickly fall asleep for sound and restful slumber all night long.
At the heart of a successful hypnotherapy insomnia program lies Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP. Powerful NLP techniques can be used to “flip” things around in the unconscious so that experiences and thoughts that previously caused stressful feelings will actually bring about relaxation instead.
Diminishing stress is paramount for a hypnotherapy insomnia treatment to work, and hypnotherapy visualizations can train the unconscious to immediately turn off distressing thoughts and feelings that create stress and anxiety. These tranquil feelings stay with you through the day so that when it is time for bed, you can fall asleep quickly and rest throughout the entire night without interruption.
In addition to using effective NLP techniques in hypnotherapy insomnia programs, Ericksonian Hypnotic Metaphors are also worthwhile. Basically, a qualified hypnotherapist creates a metaphor, or a parable, that directs your unconscious to subdue your thoughts-especially in the evening-to get rid of any anxiety or fear about staying awake.
To permanently beat insomnia, discovering how to relax with self-hypnosis is essential, but it is not always practical to listen to a CD or watch a DVD. Learning how to give yourself post-hypnotic suggestions anytime, anywhere to create deep relaxation can be accomplished simply. That’s right-you can successfully use self-hypnosis insomnia suggestions any time you need them.
Hypnotherapy insomnia programs can’t hurt you in any way. A hypnotherapist can’t make you say or do anything that you do not want to. You remain completely in control, and there is no “hypnotized feeling” that you have to overcome. In fact, the worst that might possibly happen is that you may fall asleep for 30 minutes or so. That’s the goal of hypnosis for insomnia in the first place!
Hypnotherapy suggestions for insomnia can be directives to the unconscious to draw on pleasant memories and fantasies to create pleasant dreams and relaxation. You will feel tranquil at bedtime and have a positive expectation of sound and restful sleep. And that positive expectation will help you fall asleep promptly, and the dreams will make you sleep soundly and restfully all night long.
Moreover, hypnotherapy programs are highly effective; it has been reported that most people are hypnotizable to a greater or lesser extent. However, people who are in an active state of psychosis or who have less than a 70 IQ generally are not hypnotizable. Most senile people are also hard or impossible to hypnotize. Like any move to improve the quality of your life, your motivation is essential for success.
Each person responds differently to each type of hypnosis, so ensure your hypnotherapy insomnia program offers several different methods, like NLP and Ericksonian Metaphors, to bring you the results that you are seeking. Most hypnotherapy insomnia program participants notice their sleep issues are alleviated by hypnosis, and insomnia simply fades away like a bad dream.
Are you going to bed near the time that everyone else is waking up? It may be cold comfort to know that you are among the 20 million Americans who suffer from insomnia. If dark circles, a groggy head and hours spent lying awake have become standard for you, a hypnosis insomnia program could bring the help you desire.
No doubt you believe you’ve tried everything to fall asleep, including a nightcap, over-the-counter-sleep aids or even highly addictive prescription sleeping pills. All lead to the same outcome: You build up a tolerance, your “sleep” is not restful and the next morning, you felt groggy. Hypnotherapy for insomnia can bring safe, effective sleep devoid of side effects.
Many people incorrectly think that hypnosis is sleep. But effective hypnosis and NLP insomnia programs will only bring results if you are awake while in a deeply relaxed state. In the hypnotic state, your unconscious is more accepting and open to suggestions. In the most effective programs, post-hypnotic suggestions are given to your unconscious to abolish tension and set up a positive expectation of restful sleep. NLP for insomnia is commonly effective after the initial session because we are inclined to get what we expect, so you will sleep soundly all through the night.
After thoroughly relaxing, the next step in self-hypnosis insomnia therapy is discovering what compels you to suffer from a sleep disturbance. Another crucial part of a hypnosis insomnia course requires implementing small changes to your evening ritual that will have the most significant effect on your ability to quickly fall asleep for sound and restful slumber all night long.
At the heart of a successful hypnotherapy insomnia program lies Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP. Powerful NLP techniques can be used to “flip” things around in the unconscious so that experiences and thoughts that previously caused stressful feelings will actually bring about relaxation instead.
Diminishing stress is paramount for a hypnotherapy insomnia treatment to work, and hypnotherapy visualizations can train the unconscious to immediately turn off distressing thoughts and feelings that create stress and anxiety. These tranquil feelings stay with you through the day so that when it is time for bed, you can fall asleep quickly and rest throughout the entire night without interruption.
In addition to using effective NLP techniques in hypnotherapy insomnia programs, Ericksonian Hypnotic Metaphors are also worthwhile. Basically, a qualified hypnotherapist creates a metaphor, or a parable, that directs your unconscious to subdue your thoughts-especially in the evening-to get rid of any anxiety or fear about staying awake.
To permanently beat insomnia, discovering how to relax with self-hypnosis is essential, but it is not always practical to listen to a CD or watch a DVD. Learning how to give yourself post-hypnotic suggestions anytime, anywhere to create deep relaxation can be accomplished simply. That’s right-you can successfully use self-hypnosis insomnia suggestions any time you need them.
Hypnotherapy insomnia programs can’t hurt you in any way. A hypnotherapist can’t make you say or do anything that you do not want to. You remain completely in control, and there is no “hypnotized feeling” that you have to overcome. In fact, the worst that might possibly happen is that you may fall asleep for 30 minutes or so. That’s the goal of hypnosis for insomnia in the first place!
Hypnotherapy suggestions for insomnia can be directives to the unconscious to draw on pleasant memories and fantasies to create pleasant dreams and relaxation. You will feel tranquil at bedtime and have a positive expectation of sound and restful sleep. And that positive expectation will help you fall asleep promptly, and the dreams will make you sleep soundly and restfully all night long.
Moreover, hypnotherapy programs are highly effective; it has been reported that most people are hypnotizable to a greater or lesser extent. However, people who are in an active state of psychosis or who have less than a 70 IQ generally are not hypnotizable. Most senile people are also hard or impossible to hypnotize. Like any move to improve the quality of your life, your motivation is essential for success.
Each person responds differently to each type of hypnosis, so ensure your hypnotherapy insomnia program offers several different methods, like NLP and Ericksonian Metaphors, to bring you the results that you are seeking. Most hypnotherapy insomnia program participants notice their sleep issues are alleviated by hypnosis, and insomnia simply fades away like a bad dream.
