Meaning of Insomnia

Insomnia is a symptom where one is unable to sleep or stay asleep. People above 60 years of age are the most affected.

What are the symptoms of Insomnia ?

1. Falling asleep becomes difficult.
2. Waking earlier than desired and waking frequently during the night.
3. Mood shifts, drowsiness, fatigue and inability to concentrate.

Causes of Insomnia

1. The factors maybe psychological like depression, anxiety and introspection.\
2. Hard-attempt to fall asleep, excessive time in-bed, napping and drug dependency are the Behavioral factors.
3. Environmental factors like room temperature and noise.

Home cure for Insomnia

1. Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol or large quantity of liquids before bedtime.
2. You can have caffeinated beverages in the morning or early afternoon only.
3. An hour before retiring to bed, relax.
4. If you are unable to sleep even after 20 minutes in bed, get up and do something.
5. Speak out your mind to someone if something is bothering you.
6. Eating heavy meals in the evening should be avoided.
7. Maintain a regular schedule of getting up and going to sleep.
8. Daytime naps are to be avoided, except in few cases.

Prevention of Insomnia

Follow above regime and avoid sleeping pills.