Insomnia
Are you finding it hard to sleep? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that prevents you from getting sleep. If you have insomnia, you will always feel sleepy. However, it will be difficult for you to fall asleep. Insomnia can occur in several forms. If you have a sleep disorder, you may experience symptoms like:
- Inability to get to sleep
- Inability to stay asleep throughout the night
- Waking very early in the morning and being unable to go back to sleep
Your doctor may not be able to diagnose insomnia. Studies show that the condition is mostly diagnosed by ruling out other possible conditions.
How to Treat Insomnia
Your doctor may recommend several therapy methods to treat insomnia. They include:
- Sedative-hypnotic drugs
- Antidepressants [1]
- Behavioural techniques to promote regular sleep