Coping With Insomnia
Top Tips for Coping with Insomnia
Pretty much everyone suffers from the occasional bout of insomnia - I certainly have. The sleepless nights tend to strike when you're stressed or excited, and wreak havoc on the next day. But if you have chronic insomnia, it's a whole different animal: you might go for months without a good night's sleep.
Below you'll find my guide to the basics of insomnia.
Types of Insomnia
Insomnia comes in all shapes and sizes. The three main types are:
- Transient Insomnia - This usually only la...
Expert & Community Posts
Night Owl Syndrome: Do You Have It?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...the morning) they may still experience sleep onset insomnia and lie awake for thirty minutes or... Read more »
Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertExercise: A Nature Cure for Your Insomnia Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and... Read more »
COPD Caregiver Perspectives - Dealing With Denial
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...gain, aches and pains, and insomnia. Tips for Coping During the Denial Phase of Grieving ... Read more »
Sleep deprivation and your health
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...characterized by episodes of mania and depression. Coping with Shift Work Go to bed and get... Read more »
More Therapies to Ease Anxiety
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...deficiency can kead to anxiety as well as restlessness, insomnia, and depression. B-complex... Read more »
Health Guide
Side Effects of Antidepressants
...of these symptoms appear suddenly or are severe, your physician should be contacted immediately. Coping With Side EffectsLiving with anxiety can be devastating and medication can be effective in... Read more »Depression Risk
...to emotional disorders, are those with abnormal behavioral patterns rather than abnormal emotions.)Insomnia and Sleep DisordersSleep abnormalities are an integral part of depressive disorders,... Read more »Alcoholism: Therapy
...program was one that enlisted patients in a softball team. This gave them the opportunity to practice coping skills, develop supportive relationships, and engage in healthy alternative... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: Therapy and Lifestyle Changes
...during manic episodes. In fact, one study indicated that when a spouse of a patient learned ways of coping with the illness, the partner's chances of sticking to a prescribed treatment... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...that the drug caused considerable side effects in many of the children. These side effects included insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, loss of appetite and weight, and slowed growth. Children in the... Read more »Images
Most sleep issues concerning insommnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes.... Read more »
Related News
Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression
April 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression is bad enough by itself. But depression coupled with insomnia is even worse. According to researchers from the... Read summary »
Insomnia Linked to Lack of Brain Chemical
November 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a tough time falling asleep? A chemical in your brain may be to blame. Researchers recently discovered insomnia in... Read summary »
Online Sleep Therapy
June 04, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Online courses aren't just for school credit anymore. A new study on insomnia sufferers showed improved symptoms after... Read summary »
Sleepless Nights Linked to High Blood Pressure
April 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep may be putting themselves at risk for high blood pressure. In a new... Read summary »
High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets
June 23, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Some war veterans have trouble sleeping after a deployment to Iraq. New research finds both sleep medication and... Read summary »
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