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INSOMNIA

Updated: Oct 26, 2019

Homeopathic treatment of INSOMNIA or Sleeplessness

INSOMNIA , also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood.



Treatment for Insomnia or Sleeplessness
Insomnia or Sleeplessness

SYMPTOMS:


- difficulty falling asleep, including difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position

- waking during the night and being unable to return to sleep

- feeling unrefreshed upon waking

- interrupted sleep

- poor quality of sleep


TYPES:


Insomnia can be classified as transient, acute, or chronic.

1. Transient insomnia lasts for less than a week. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, severe depression, or by stress.

2. Acute insomnia /short term insomnia/ stress related insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of less than a month.  There is difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or when the sleep that is obtained is non-refreshing or of poor quality.  

3. Chronic insomnia lasts for longer than a month. It can be caused by another disorder, or it can be a primary disorder. People with high levels of stress hormones or shifts in the levels of cytokines are more likely than others to have chronic insomnia. Its effects can vary according to its causes. They might include muscular weariness, hallucinations, and/or mental fatigue ,double vision.


CAUSES:


Conditions that can result in insomnia include psychological stresschronic painheart failurehyperthyroidismheartburnrestless leg syndromemenopause, certain medications, and drugs such as caffeinenicotine, and alcohol induced , genetics, pain, mental disorders, lack of exercise, exercise - induced insomnia in atheletes, poor sleep hygiene,anxiety/fear/depression, medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis , hyperthyroidism. Other risk factors include working night shifts and sleep apnea, old age, nocturnal breathing disorder( deviated nasal septum), etc.  



The image describes the complications of insomnia
Complications of Insomnia

PREVENTION:


Sleep hygiene and lifestyle changes are typically the first treatment for insomnia.

 Sleep hygiene includes a consistent bedtime, exposure to sunlight, a quiet and dark room, and regular exercise.


INSOMNIA TREATMENT:


Homeopathic remedies that may help you: nux vomica, coffea cruda, lycopodium, cocculus , natrum mur , ignatia , kali phos, passiflora , phos, aconite, gelsemium.


It is advisable to consult Doctor, medicines can vary depending upon the history or other factors.

For appointment

Please refer to the following link : https://www.homoeopathy-online.com/book-appointment


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