Studies show that insomnia affects approximately 75 million people in the United States. Insomnia can present itself in a couple of different ways; each may require a different medication. One symptom is a difficulty falling asleep but once asleep, the patient stays asleep. Another symptom is difficulty staying asleep, but an ease of getting to sleep.
Most often, insomnia lasts for just a short period of time, a week at most. When the difficulty in sleeping lasts for more than six months, it is considered a chronic condition. The chronic insomnia is troublesome because it can affect your work, your health, and your social relationships.
The treatment for insomnia should begin with what is known as sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene consists of ten philosophies:
1. keep a regular sleep schedule
2. exercise regularly but avoid exercise before bed
3. go to bed when sleepy
4. do relaxing and enjoyable activities before bed
5. keep the bedroom quiet and comfortable
6. do not eat a large evening meal
7. if you are not sleeping within 20 minutes, get up and return to bed when you are sleepy
8. if you must take a nap,...
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