Insomnia - Definition, Diagnosis & Treatment Insomnia is a severe sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep and/or stays asleep; it affects more one-third of the total population of the world. According to reports, in several countries, more than 40 percent people have chronic insomnia and more than 30 percent people face acute insomnia. There are many reasons that cause insomnia or other sleep disorders such as stress, financial problems, hectic work schedules, mood disorders, medical problems, chronic pains, substance abuse or other underlying issues. No matter what of insomnia people have, it diminishes people's ability to get enough rest i.e. a body can't repair its cells and tissues because our body releases the healing hormones during sleep and our brain flush the toxins during sleep that rejuvenate our life. Sleep is most important and natural phenomenon that gives required energy for long day tasks and keep our brain active and healthy. Sleeplessness can cause severe physical and mental problems in people and interfere with the daily activities. To treat the sleep disorders doctors mainly prescribes natural therapies and sleeping pills in the UK, US or other parts of the world. They find the risks factors of insomnia and prescribe the patient so. Here are the risk factors for insomnia includes: •
Depression
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Emotional distress
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Stress
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Financial issues
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Shift works
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Travel between different time zones
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Anxiety