Can’t Sleep?

Source : www.teentimes.org

 

Forget the upbeat music from Craig David or Wheesung for now. We will get down to how to deal with real-life insomnia. Insomnia, other than the fact that it’s the title of a song for the above two artists, is a word used to describe a condition where one can’t fall asleep. As you know, sleep is essential to all living animals. It is vital for the brain and a variety of organs in the body.

Insomnia has become a common phenomenon recently and happens to many adults and even teenagers. It causes problems, such as excessive sleepiness, tiredness, trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, obesity, and feelings of depression or irritability.

 

Insomnia is not determined by the number of hours you sleep every night. Since everyone has different sleep needs, there is no correct amount of sleep. On average, most people need between seven to nine hours of good quality sleep each night in order to feel alert the next day. But some people function perfectly well with only four or five hours of sleep. The key to healthy sleep seems to be a consistent pattern, rather than the number of hours one sleeps. According to research, women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. It suggests that certain social factors, such as grades or relationships with peers are related to poor sleep and increase the risk of insomnia in teenagers. Furthermore, the frequency of insomnia tends to increase with age.

Are you that person in the popular song, “Insomnia?” There are many things you can do to get the sleep you need. You can practice some of the advice listed below:

 

▶Try to go to bed at the same time each day and get up at the same time every morning. Try not to take naps after 3 p.m.

 

▶Get into the habit of regular exercise. Try to work out during the day?it is recommended that you exercise at least 5 to 6 hours before bedtime.

 

▶Eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.

 

▶Make your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. Light shouldn’t be a problem while you are sleeping. Try a sleeping mask if light bothers you. If noise becomes a problem, try earplugs.