{"id":1679,"date":"2019-08-31T11:54:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T11:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/?page_id=1679"},"modified":"2021-08-01T14:40:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T14:40:03","slug":"insomnia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/mental-illness\/insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Insomnia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Insomnia<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Insomnia a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and\/or staying asleep.<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>You may have insomnia if you regularly:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ac-list ac-warn\">\n<li>Find it hard to go to sleep<\/li>\n<li>Wake up several times during the night<\/li>\n<li>Lie awake at night<\/li>\n<li>Wake up early and can&#8217;t go back to sleep<\/li>\n<li>Feel tired after waking up<\/li>\n<li>Find it hard to nap during the day, even though you are tired<\/li>\n<li>Feel tired and irritable during the day<\/li>\n<li>Find it difficult to concentrate during the day because you are tired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How much sleep should you be getting?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On average, we need:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ac-list ac-green\">\n<li>Adults = 7 to 9 hours<\/li>\n<li>Children = 9 to 13 hours<\/li>\n<li>Toddlers and babies = 12 to 17 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are constantly tired throughout the day, it means you are not getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n<h2>Causes of Insomnia<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The most common causes of insomnia are:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ac-list\">\n<li>Stress, anxiety or depression<\/li>\n<li>Noise<\/li>\n<li>A room that&#8217;s too hot or cold<\/li>\n<li>Uncomfortable beds<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol, caffeine or nicotine<\/li>\n<li>Recreational drugs like cocaine or ecstasy<\/li>\n<li>Jet lag<\/li>\n<li>Shift work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is an assortment of positive and negative behaviours that can help combat insomnia. The most effective way of beating insomnia is by changing your sleeping habits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Positive actions to take:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ac-list ac-green\">\n<li>Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Only go to bed when you are tired<\/li>\n<li>Relax one hour before bed. e.g. take a bath, read a book<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly throughout the day<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your bed is comfy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Negative actions to avoid:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ac-list ac-green\">\n<li>Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, tea and coffee at least 6 hours before going to bed<\/li>\n<li>Do not eat a big meal late at night<\/li>\n<li>Do not exercise at least 4 hours before going to bed<\/li>\n<li>Do not watch television or use devices before going to bed<\/li>\n<li>Try not to nap during the day<\/li>\n<li>Do not drive when you are sleepy<\/li>\n<li>Do not sleep in after a bad nights sleep. Stick to your sleeping schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What we can do<\/h2>\n<p>At Ahmeys pharmacy, our healthcare professionals can direct you towards sleeping aids. You should be aware that these will not cure your insomnia and may have side effects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sleeping aids may make you feel drowsy the next day. You should not drive the day after taking them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An Ahmeys healthcare professional may refer you to your GP if:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ac-list\">\n<li>Changing your sleeping habits has not worked<\/li>\n<li>You have not slept properly in months<\/li>\n<li>Your insomnia is affecting your daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Visit your Ahmeys healthcare professional if you are concerned about your sleeping habits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insomnia &nbsp; Insomnia a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and\/or staying asleep. 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