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insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and or
staying asleep
People with insomnia have one or two of the following symptoms
difficulty falling asleep
Waking up often
during the night and having trouble going back to sleep waking up too early in the morning and
Feeling tired upon wakening. There are two types of insomnia
Primary insomnia and secondary insomnia primary insomnia is having sleep problems
That are not directly associated with any other health
conditions
Secondary insomnia is having sleep problems
because of something else such as a health condition like asthma
Depression
arthritis
cancer or
heartburn, it could also be because of medication they are taking or a substance they are using
Like alcohol insomnia symptoms can include the following
sleepiness during the day general tiredness
irritability and problems with memory or concentration
Do you have or suffer from insomnia?
Let's take a short test now to see if you need to speak to a specialist or not about your insomnia
I'm gonna ask you six questions and you are going to answer with either yes or no
and at the end of the six questions
We are going to find out what your scores mean the questions to this test will also be in the description box down below
for you to check out at any time so you can read them and answer them as well as
listening the very first question is do you have
difficulty falling asleep
The second question is do you often wake up during the night and then have trouble falling back to sleep
The third question is when you wake up. Do you still feel tired?
The fourth question is do you get morning?
headaches the fifth question is are you
grumpy or irritable the sixth and last question is do you have
Racing thoughts that make it difficult for you to fall asleep
Let's now find out what your scores mean and then we are going to look at some tips
to help you with your insomnia if you answered yes to two or less of these questions then it's
Possible that you have or suffer from insomnia
However, if you answered yes to three or more of these questions
It's highly likely that you have and are suffering from insomnia
So Charlie, I think I have in so yeah, what can I do? Well, if you think now after watching this video
you have insomnia I would highly recommend you speak to your doctor or a
professional and tell them about what you're
Experiencing and what you are feeling and going through there is also a link in the description box down below where you can speak to
Someone right now to get the help you need and deserve for how you're feeling and what you're going through
They will be able to help you immediately
You don't have to wait for a doctor's appointment or to see a professional you can speak to someone online
Right now if you go to a doctor about your insomnia
They will evaluate you and that may include a physical exam
They will also want to know your medical history and your sleep history
You may be asked to keep a sleep diary for a week or two keeping track of your sleeping patterns and how you are feeling
Throughout the day your doctor may also want to interview your bed partner. So your boyfriend/girlfriend
husband/wife
Fiance whoever you usually share your bed with in some cases
You will also be referred to a sleeping center to have special tests done on you
Good sleep habits also known as sleep hygiene can help you get a good night's sleep and beat
Insomnia here are some helpful tips
Now if you are suffering from insomnia
The first tip is avoid at all
Costs sleeping or napping during the day because sleeping during the day or napping during the day will make you less
tired at night
The second thing is try and sleep at the same
Time each night and also getting up at the same time each morning this way your body
And mind gets into a routine of when it should be sleeping and when it should be waking up
The third thing is avoid using your phone or watching tea be
Thirty minutes before you go to bed the light these devices give off can keep you awake at night
The fourth thing is avoid caffeine alcohol and nicotine at night
Nicotine and caffeine are stimulants and can keep you from falling asleep
alcohol can cause you to wake up during the night and
interferes with your sleep
The fifth thing is don't eat a heavy meal before bedtime
If you're hungry try and eat something very very light. The sixth thing is get regular exercise
However, don't exercise shortly before bed
the next thing is avoid using your bed for anything other than
Sleeping this way your body and mind knows as soon as you get into bed
It means it's time to go to sleep if you use your laptop or watch TV in bed
Your mind and body will get confused as to what to do
Should I stay awake and be on a laptop or the TV?
Or should I be going to sleep only use your bed for going to sleep?
the next thing is try and make your bedroom as
Comfortable as possible. You don't want your bedroom being too light too hot or too cold
Try and also remove distractions
From your bedroom, too
If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes of trying to go to sleep and being in bed get up
Go somewhere else and read a book
Then when you feel tired again, get back into bed and try and sleep also follow a bedtime routine
That is relaxing such as reading a book before you go to sleep or taking a long hot bath
Which will calm you down relax you and make you feel sleepy
The last thing is if you find yourself at night lying in bed
Overthinking and worrying about things and that is what's causing you to stay awake at night
Before you sleep make a to-do list of what you need to do when you wake up in the morning
Way, it's not constantly on your mind during your sleep or when you are trying to sleep
I now want to hear from you guys and girls in the comment section down below
What did you score on this insomnia test?
Have you ever been diagnosed or told you have insomnia before? How does it affect your life?
I want to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below
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Ostracized from across society just cause to suffer from a little anxiety. Please help me
I say quietly through teeth and a sobriety better help provides affordable
Counselling right from your home if you're looking to seek help or talk to a counselor about your anxiety depression
or any other mental illness
I would personally recommend
better help
I use them myself on a daily basis for my anxiety and depression and if you want to get started
The link is in the description box down below. I would highly recommend using the