What Is Insomnia
Anxiety and Insomnia
Sleep - that singular activity that takes up more than one-third of our time on earth. I will try to spend several blogs on the topic of sleep. As for sleep, we all need it and we often don't get enough of it. There are many conditions that affect sleep. Sleep can be altered because of anxiety, depression, substance use (such as caffeine or other stimulants) or prescribed medication, or even organic medical conditions. Sleep can also be adversely affected by an identifiable known stressor ...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Different Types of Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertAs we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical,... Read more »
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health ExpertI previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and... Read more »
Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Insomnia
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertInsomnia can cause anxiety and anxiety can cause insomnia. For some people, problems sleeping can... Read more »
Battling Insomnia: Causes
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...shareposts, it's time we get into the nitty-gritty of insomnia, which often leaves people with... Read more »
Internet Psychotherapy? Does It Work?
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert...Behavioral Therapy (CBT, or Cog B) for patients with insomnia. Now, we know that Cog B is one... Read more »
Health Guide
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are confirmed: you’ve been suffering from insomnia. As someone who’s been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, I know that a... Read more »Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member.... Read more »Insomnia: Introduction
Insomnia comes from the Latin words for no sleep. Insomnia is characterized by:Difficulty falling asleepDifficulty staying asleepWaking up too early in the morningSome experts believe... Read more »Side Effects of Antidepressants
...Impaired thinkingSide Effects of SSRIs• Sexual problems• Headache• Nausea• Insomnia• Nervousness or agitation• Weight gain or weight loss• ... Read more »Insomnia: Diagnosis
...is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient's insomnia.A major difficulty in diagnosing this problem is its subjective nature. One study showed... Read more »Images
Medications
...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »
...by your doctor. If you experience sleep problems (insomnia), talk to your doctor about switching... Read more »
...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »
...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »
... Uses Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... 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 Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... 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 »
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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