Slumbered Sleep

3.1 INSOMNIA
Poor sleep quality can have a negative effect on
both mental health and physical health, but many
times, people get poor sleep quality due to their
sleep disorders. A common sleep issue known as
insomnia can make it difficult to get asleep, keep
asleep, or lead one to wake up too early and have
trouble falling back asleep.
Health, productivity at work, and quality of life can
all be negatively impacted by insomnia in addition to
energy levels and mood being negatively affected.
Individual needs for sleep vary, but most individuals
need seven to eight hours per night. Many individuals
eventually go through short-term (acute) insomnia,
which can endure for days or weeks. Typically,
stress or a traumatic incident is the cause. However,
some persons experience persistent long-term insomnia
that lasts for a month or longer. (Mayo Clinic
Staff, 2016)
Insomnia is a prevalent disease; insomnia has serious
long-term health repercussions. According
to surveys, 13% to 33% of adult population members
regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep.
It does not mean one has insomnia if their sleep
experience falls short of their expectations if they
are functioning normally during the day. The most
effective treatment for chronic insomnia is non-drugbased,
like cognitive behavior therapy. (Cunnington,
2013)
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