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  • 1 of 27

    by David Charles

    Insomnia is a complex problem that can involve the mind(thoughts), the brain and the rest of the body. In general insomnia is the inability to fall asleep and/or stay asleep which leads the person to not receiving an adeq...read more

  • 2 of 27

    by Elizabeth Farrell

    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect people of all ages. It can vary from chronic insomnia which lasts several months or even years, to transient insomnia which can last a few days or weeks and is usually co...read more

  • 3 of 27

    by Kevin Schwendeman

    I can't sleep. I just can't get comfortable. What is that noise? If I fall asleep right now I'll get just enough. Do you find these thoughts running through your mind as you toss, turn, rotate, flip and repeat? Insomn...read more

  • 4 of 27

    by Rachel Blair

    Insomnia is a formidable opponent and an unfortunate side effect of modern society. It is caused by psychological, behavioral and physical factors. The first line of attack in curing insomnia is to identify the root cause ...read more

  • 5 of 27

    by Chelsea Paget

    You toss, you turn, you get up for a while (maybe play on your computer), but you just can't get to sleep and if by chance you do get to sleep, an hour or so later you are awake again! What is going on? You know you're tir...read more

  • 6 of 27

    by Kayanne Nelson

    Insomnia affects a large number of people, and can arise for a variety of reasons. It is always a good idea to seek the advice of a physician for treatment of symptoms that affect your health. There are also a number of th...read more

  • 7 of 27

    by Anthony D'Aconti

    Millions of people suffer from insomnia. Why do you think you see commercials for sleeping pills on television every day? It is a real problem and it has real solutions. A major contributer to to insomnia is stress. St...read more

  • 8 of 27

    by Neal Acito

    According to the National Sleep Foundation, 58% of adults have insomnia at least more than once a week. Getting rid of your insomnia can be a daunting task, but you're not alone. Many have been helped, not from a miracle ...read more

  • by Cyd Madsen

    It's estimated that 60 million Americans suffer from either transient or chronic insomnia. This epidemic can have negative effects on everything from quality of life to danger on the roads, to billions of dollars lost to ...read more

  • 10 of 27

    by James Jones

    There are few things that are harder than trying to sleep when feeling anxious. Anxiety and worry is the most common reason for inability to sleep. There are some simple and well known techniques to beat it. 1) Don't go...read more

  • 11 of 27

    by Sandy aka Mom

    I believe everyone has experienced sleeplessness at some point in their life however; there is a difference between the sleepless night and insomnia. Insomnia actually affects your thought patterns, physical reactions and...read more

  • 12 of 27

    by Saron Maramo

    AIR FOR SLEEP: Air the bedroom well each day. Keep the room temperature down and adjust the bed clothes for warmth, put on an extra blanket for example. Between 16 - 20 is a good temperature. FOOD FOR SLEEP: Low blood sug...read more

  • 13 of 27

    by Sanjukta Ray

    Insomnia at present is spreading like an epidemic in our modern world.Increased levels of social,economic and professional or job-related stress are responsible for this .Even young children in middle schools are falling p...read more

  • 14 of 27

    by H. Marlow

    Not being able to fall asleep at night, night after night, can leave one feeling hopeless and even depressed. You lay in bed for hours, staring at the clock and helplessly watch the minutes tick by until you finally fall a...read more

  • 15 of 27

    by Justine Robinson

    Here are a few pointers to help you sleep better!:- avoid food containing cafeine such as -coffee, tea, chocolate and coke. Avoid tossing and turning if you cant sleep, rather get up at least every 20 minutes of being un...read more

  • 16 of 27

    by April Mims

    Getting a good night's sleep is critical for human functioning. Sleep is our body's way to relax and recharge. However, as anyone who has suffered from insomnia knows, a lack of sleep can have far-reaching effects. Many...read more

  • 17 of 27

    by Erinmarie

    Is there a "cure" for insomnia? This largely depends on whether or not the insomnia is chronic (ongoing...it's been happening for a long time) or acute (usually a sudden, abrupt onset). Determining the type of insomnia i...read more

  • 18 of 27

    by Kathy H

    This really works to calm and relax me after a stressful day. I prefer not to take sleep medications so I came up with this aromatheapy mixture instead. Give it a try. It might help you too. Combine equal parts of Lave...read more

  • 19 of 27

    by Dorothy Wilde

    Turn in early say by 10 pm. Avoid exercising late in the evening. Your body needs a few hours rest to make you calm before the bed time.. Your bed room should be totally dark as this aids release of a hormone: melatonin wh...read more

  • 20 of 27

    by David Thames

    Insomnia is broken up into three main types, transient, intermittent, and chronic. Transient insomnia would cover your insomnia caused by say, jetlag, or shiftwork sleep disorder. These cases will always correct themselve...read more

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