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　　Insomnia

　　What is insomnia? Type of insomnia. Insomnia Causes. The symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia treatment. Insomnia is harmful.

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　　What is insomnia

　　What‘s InsomniaDifficulty falling asleep Waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep Waking up too early in the morning Unrefreshing sleep

　　Types of Insomnia transient (short term) intermittent (on and off) chronic (constant).

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　　Causes of insomnia

　　Insomnia Causes( 1)Transient and intermittent insomnia generally occur in people who are temporarily experiencing one or more of the following:

　　1. Stress 2. Environmental noise 3. Extreme temperatures 4. Change in the surrounding environment 5. Sleep/wake schedule problems such as those due to jet lag 6. Medication side effects

　　Insomnia Causes(2)1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

　　Ingesting excessive amounts of caffeine Drinking alcohol before bedtime Smoking cigarettes before bedtime Excessive napping in the afternoon or evening Irregular or continually disrupted sleep

　　Insomnia Symptoms

　　1. Poor concentration and focus 2. Difficulty with memory 3. Impaired motor coordination (being uncoordinated) 4. Irritability and impaired social interaction 5. Motor vehicle accidents because of fatigued, sleep-deprived drivers

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　　Harms of insomnia

　　1.Low-energy levels. 2. Feeling tired all the time. 3.Inability to concentrate on things you do. 4.Mood swings. 5.Vulnerability to illness 6.Poor sleep can lead to accidents because of lack of alertness, on road or at work.

　　Harms

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　　How to reach a better sleep?

　　Insomnia treatment (1)1. Exercise regularly at least 20 minutes daily, ideally 4-5 hours before your bedtime. 2. Avoid forcing yourself to sleep. 3. Keep a regular sleep and awakening schedule. 4. Do not drink caffeinated beverages later than the afternoon (tea, coffee, soft drinks etc.) Avoid nightcaps, (alcoholic drinks prior to going to bed).

　　Insomnia treatment (2)5. Do not smoke, especially in the evening. 6. Do not go to bed hungry. 7. Adjust the environment in the room (lights, temperature, noise, etc.) 8. Do not go to bed with your worries; try to resolve them before going to bed.