When was the last time you had difficulty having a good night’s sleep? Or, should the question be the other way around: When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? Whatever the case may be, when a person is having a hard time falling or staying asleep, it could be a case of a sleep disorder known as insomnia. The most common cause of insomnia is stress. However, other conditions which can lead to insomnia are physical discomfort such as stuffy nose due to colds or the pain of a headache; emotional troubles like family issues or relationship problems; or even an uncomfortable sleeping environment like a room that’s too hot, cold, or noisy; and a bed that is too soft or too hard to sleep on. People with a sleep disorder have difficulty concentrating and are unable to work effectively. They can also experience emotional problems like depression and anxiety.
Insomnia may afflict anyone from time to time. But if insomnia lasts for a month or longer with no relief, it becomes chronic insomnia which, in turn, more adversely affects a person’s health, work, and lifestyle. Still, having a sleeping problem should not mean the end of the world. ...