causes
what are the main causes of insomnia?
stress and poor lifestyle habits
getting poor or little sleep throughout the night
when can you mainly see the mental effects of having insomnia?
when trying to think or work on something like in school or at work
when can you mainly see the physical effects of insomnia?
when trying to do anything more physically demanding like working out and running
how can you change your sleeping environment to reduce insomnia?
genetics that cause insomnia
how can insomnia alter your sleeping schedule?
It can make you fall asleep later and wake up earlier than usual
what can insomnia do to your memory?
make it worse
how can insomnia change performance in physical activities?
it can make you slower and generally weaker
whats the most common over the counter medication you can take to sleep better?
sleeping pills like melatonin or others perscribed by doctors
what are some temporary causes of insomnia?
sickness or injury
what are some of the early signs of insomnia?
regularly taking longer than 20 to 30 minutes to fall asleep or waking up a little earlier than usual without being able to fall back asleep
how can insomnia alter your mood throughout the day?
it can give you mood swings, anxiety, depression, and can make you quick to aggression
how can insomnia change the after effects of working out or doing cardio?
it can reduce muscle growth and the physical gains you'd get by being active
how can you improve sleep by adjusting your screen habits?
get off your phone or any other screens 1-2 hours before attempting to sleep
how are teenagers especially vulnerable to insomnia?
hormone changes
what is the worst symptom of severe insomnia?
death
how can insomnia affect your reflexes?
it can make them slower
what permanent sickness can insomnia cause?
type 2 diabetes
what physical measures can you take to fall asleep quicker?
make sure you exercise frequently and at least 1 hour before bed
what common habits can cause insomnia?
drinking caffeine, napping, and looking at screens
name two of the more dangerous symptoms of insomnia?
heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, and profound memory loss
what common mental disorder can insomnia give similar effects to?
ADHD
what blood related problem that can cause permanent damage in the brain may be a result of insomnia?
a stroke
what is the most effective form of therapy to reduce insomnia?
(CBT) cognitive behavioral therapy