Understanding Insomnia
This sleep disorder involves trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep
Insomnia
Difficulty doing this at bedtime is a major symptom of insomnia
Falling asleep
This stimulant found in coffee can interfere with sleep if consumed too late
Caffeine
This first-line treatment changes unhealthy thoughts and behaviors around sleep
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Daytime drowsiness from insomnia can make this activity especially dangerous
Driving
This type of insomnia lasts for at least three months and occurs at least three times per week
Chronic Insomnia
This symptom involves waking frequently during the night
Trouble staying asleep
Irregular schedules from this type of employment can disrupt sleep cycles
Shift Work
Good sleep habits like limiting screens and caffeine are known as this
Sleep Hygiene
Chronic insomnia can raise your risk for this metabolic condition
Type 2 diabetes
Insomnia should be diagnosed by this type of professional rather than by yourself
Healthcare provider or doctor
Insomnia commonly causes this daytime issue, including exhaustion and low energy
Fatigue/ tiredness
Anxiety and depression are examples of these contributors to insomnia
Mental Health Conditions
This hormone supplement may help regulate sleep-wake cycles
Melatonin
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and this major cardiac emergency may be linked to long-term sleep loss
Heart Attack
About this percentage of adults experience chronic insomnia as a medical condition
10%
This mental challenge, involving memory or focus, often worsens with poor sleep
Difficulty Concentrating
This travel-related circadian disruption can trigger temporary insomnia
Jet Lag
According to sleep experts, recovering from one hour of lost sleep may take approximately this long
Four Days (yikes!)
Insomnia can severely reduce this broad measure of physical, mental, and social well-being
Quality of life
To officially diagnose chronic insomnia, providers often evaluate ________, ______ _______, and rule out this possibility
Health history, sleep habits, symptoms
Anxiety, irritability, and depression are examples of these insomnia-related effects
Mood Disturbances
Alcohol, medications, and substance use may all increase this sleep problem
Insomnia Risk Factors
Give 2 examples of insomnia medication
Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, DORAs, TCAs, Melatonin
Persistent insomnia may worsen these two common emotional disorders
Anxiety and Depression