Causes of Insomnia



1.Stress ? Stress is the most important factor causing sleeplessness. If you are the one among those who have been losing sleep because of stress, you should try to find the solution of your stress and insomnia problems. There are some anti-stress supplements that will ease your stress. These supplements also help you in insomnia problem.

2.Anxiety ? Anxiety is another big problem that can cause insomnia. Anxiety and sleeplessness have been found as causally related in people who remain excessively worried about some coming event or problem. There are several ways to treat anxiety and related insomnia. Few of them are psychological counseling, psychotherapy, nutritional treatment, herbal formulas, acupuncture and prescribed medication.

3.Depression ? A depressed person cannot stop worrying, living in fear, or having anxiety attacks. Insomnia then sets in, and the physical strain on the body weakens the mind and body. To deal with this type of sleeplessness disorder, counseling is quite helpful. Medications, herbs and supplements are also helpful when suffering from depression and insomnia.

4.Alcohol ? Initially when a person consumes alcohol in excess, it puts the person to sleep. However, if such binges are happening often enough, the effect will be drastically reversed and the person is bound to have a very fitful sleep. People who suffer from indigestion, gastric or kidney problems, blood pressure, or heart problems are prone to develop insomnia if alcohol is introduced in the diet on a regular basis. It would be good to stay away from alcoholic beverages at least 3-4 hours before going to bed.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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