Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. Quality sleep plays an important role in overall well-being. Not getting the sleep you need on a regular basis can have a pretty big impact on mental and physical health, not to mention quality of life.
According to Healthline, the following are the causes of sleeplessness:
1. Alcoholism
2. Stress
3. Depression
4. Consumption of nicotine and caffeine products
5. Some medications
6. Change of environment
7. Late eating at night
Symptoms
You can typically recognize insomnia by the following symptoms:
1. Waking too early and finding yourself unable to fall back asleep
2. Spending a lot of the night lying awake, worrying you won’t fall asleep
3. Consistent pattern of interrupted or broken sleep that doesn’t refresh you
4. Trouble falling asleep after going to bed
Prevention
1. Avoid going to bed hungry.
2. Have a healthy snack before bed, if necessary.
3. Avoid eating a heavy meal within 2–3 hours of going to bed.
4. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake, especially at night.
5. Have a healthful, varied diet to boost overall well-being.
