Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life. Common causes of insomnia include stress, an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, physical illnesses and pain, medications, neurological problems, and specific sleep disorders. Some of the ways to combat insomnia include: avoid chemicals that disrupt sleep, such as nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol; eat lighter meals at night and at least two hours before bed; stay active, but exercise earlier in the day; take a hot shower or bath at the end of your day; avoid screens one to two hours before bed etc. Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. Sleeping pills may also be used, but should be monitored for side effects.

Saranya R Kurup

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