Insomnia & Sleep disorders

There are millions of people all over the world having sleep disorder. This is a problem that disturbs your sleep pattern. A good night's sleep is required to rest your body and rejuvenate it to get back to normal energy levels.  When you have enough sleep you feel much more energetic and alert. This is because sleep revitalizes your body.

When you are well rested, you are less stressed.  You feel you're in control and you can think things through.  You'll also be processing carbohydrates and regulating hormones well.  After a good sleep you feel like exercising your body. Sleep disorders can make you put on weight due to irregular eating habits.

What causes sleep disorders?
For some it may be psychological, for many it is physiological. People who have a nasal block sleep less. Breathing problem, Asthma and narcolepsy are some of the sleep disorders. Asthma disrupts sleep where as narcolepsy is excessive sleep. You will be surprised to know that the light emanating from the computer screen can obstruct sleep and cause problems in your sleeping patterns. Many survey findings have shown that watching T.V before going to bed can also cause sleep disorders. 

 Sleep consists of a rhythmic combination of changes in physiological, biochemical, neurological and psychological processes. When the circadian rhythm is disturbed or the individual processes are abnormal during sleep, a variety of sleep disorders may result. Some of the sleep disorders can be corrected, while others are serious and need treatment. Sleep apnea and clinical insomnia are some of the common sleep disorders.

Who are susceptible to sleep disorders?
Generally over weight people are prone to sleep disorders. People who have abnormal ear, nose or throat problems are also prone to sleep disorders due to lack of oxygen intake.

Habitual drinkers of alcohol are also likely to suffer from sleep disorder. Menopausal women also suffer from this disorder. Old men and women as well as people affected with depression and other mental conditions can be affected by irregular sleep patterns.

Sleep walking is another abnormal behavior in some. When they are in deep sleep they walk. The muscles of the body stiffen, the eyes move, the heart rate increases, breathing becomes more rapid and irregular, and the blood pressure rises. This can affect the person in the long run. Even substance abuse can cause sleep disorder.
Treatment for sleep disorder
There are three types of treatment for sleep disorder. Medication can be helpful in some severe cases. Many cases can be dealt with counseling and therapeutic treatment. Somatic treatment can also help in treating sleep disorders.