Insomnia

Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep plagues one in three American adults. Insomnia can occur in people of all ages, usually just for a night or two, but sometimes for weeks, months or even years.

What are Some Types of Insomnia?

Transient Insomnia:
Transient Insomnia is the inability to sleep well over a perios of a few nights, but lasts less than four weeks. This type of insomnia is usually brought on by excitement or stress.

Short-term Insomnia:
Periods of ongoing stress at work or at home can result in four weeks to six months of poor sleep. When the stressful situation eases up or when the sleeper adjusts to it, sleep will usually return to normal.

Chronic Insomnia:
More than 20 million Americans complain of Chronic Insomnia - poor sleep every night or most nights for more than six months. According to a nationwide study by the Association of Sleep Disorders Centers, physical ailments such as disorders of breathing or muscle activity are often mistaken for insomnia and may account for a large number of self-diagnosed cases of insomnia.

What Causes Insomnia?
Insomnia can be a symptom of another problem. It can be caused by any of a number of factors, such as stress, anxiety, etc.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Vulnerability to Insomnia:
Some people seem more likely than others to experience insomnia during times of stress, just as some people might tend to have headaches or easily get upset stomachs.

Persistent Stress:
Relationship problems, a chronically ill child or an unrewarding career may contribute to sleep problems.