INSOMNIA
Insomnia is the most common SD and may be particularlydisabling in the elderly. Individuals with insomnia have impaired next day functioning and increased risk of depression which significantly affects their quality of life.1 Short-term insomnia had been observed in 15–20% of the general population in developed countries, while chronic insomnia, which lasts over 1 month occurs in 9–15% of the population.2
Symptoms of Insomnia
Symptoms may include difficulty in falling asleep, trouble in staying asleep, and not feeling restored by sleep.
Most often daytime symptoms will bring people to seek medical attention. These daytime problems caused by
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Treatment of Insomnia
The mainstay of treatment for insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with judicious use of hypnotic agents. Cognitive behavioral therapy shouldbe considered as first-line intervention for chronic insomnia.Recent
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Guidelines for better nights sleep
To have a good and comfortable sleep follow the following points.
- Have regular bedtimes and wake-up times.
- Develop a bed time rituals ti relax before going to bed.
- Go to bed only when you are sleepy, sleep as much as possible to feel refreshed.
- Use the bedroom only for sleep.
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: January 24, 2009