Thursday, March 5, 2009

What's the Cause of Your Sleepless Nights?

By Keira Adams

There are all sorts of things which cause you to be awake through the night. For example, there are many physical factors such as the time you get up in the morning and the time you go to sleep at night along with what time you eat before you retire, which can all affect your sleep patterns. Even taking a look at the mood you are in before going to bed or what is running through your mind may help you to discover exactly what is causing your insomnia.

When you understand the source of your sleep troubles you will be in a better position to find a natural remedy for insomnia, even though it might be the result of a health issue.

External Causes of Insomnia

Is your bedroom an inviting place? Or is it cluttered and filled with things from work? If the answer to the second question is yes, then the cause of your insomnia could lie in your environment. Your bedroom should be a haven from the world.

If your bedroom is not in any way an inviting place, then there are things you need to do to make it so. Make it cozy and this will help to sort out your sleeplessness. It's a good idea to invest in blinds or heavier curtains to make sure your room is dark. This usually helps to prevent insomnia.

Do you drink a lot of coffee throughout the day? If you have more than a couple cups, it's bound to aggravate your sleeping problems. Indeed, overindulging in caffeine or alcohol is a leading cause of chronic insomnia.

How's Your Health?

We have mentioned coffee above but the cause of your insomnia may be much more menacing than this. You could have a recently diagnosed medical condition which is keeping you awake at night.

The bad news and your awareness of the problem might keep you anxious and awake when you should be sleeping. Heart disease, hypertension, and Parkinson's are just a few of the diseases which contribute to insomnia.

If you suspect that you have any of these medical conditions then you might need to see a doctor to confirm your suspicions, particularly if your insomnia persists and relaxing before bed doesn't seem to do the trick.

Insomnia is often ignored as a minor inconvenience, but it might indeed be disguising a more severe illness.

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