WHAT IS A SLEEPING PROBLEM?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, often due to waking up frequently or waking up too early and not being able to return to sleep. Insomnia can be short-term (acute) or chronic.
Insomnia is divided into three categories according to its duration; if the insomnia complaint lasts no longer than a week, it is acute or transient; if this period is between one week and three months, it is subacute; if the insomnia complaint lasts more than three months, it is chronic insomnia.
Insomnia, a common condition worldwide, affects people of all ages and genders. While the causes vary depending on the individual, insomnia is often caused by factors such as constantly changing bedtimes, eating before bed, stress-related depression, and alcohol use.
Insomnia can cause various problems in one's social and professional life, and individuals with insomnia experience a feeling of unease, both mentally and physically. This feeling is a psychological reflection of sleep deprivation.
Difficulty falling asleep at night, frequent sleep interruptions, waking up early in the morning, decreased energy due to lack of sleep during the day, and an aggressive and tense personality are among the common symptoms of insomnia.
Insomnia usually improves with changes in sleep patterns, but if there is a medical condition underlying the insomnia, medication may be recommended.
SYMPTOMS OF SLEEPING PROBLEMS
If you have difficulty falling asleep at night, your sleep is constantly interrupted, or both, these symptoms are signs of insomnia. These symptoms also include waking up early in the morning, low energy during the day, tense and aggressive mood, difficulty concentrating due to lack of concentration, and frequent mistakes.
The following symptoms indicate insomnia:
- Having difficulty falling asleep
- Constant sleep disruption
- Waking up early in the morning
- Low energy and fatigue during the day
- A tense and aggressive mood
- Inability to focus due to concentration disorder
- Making frequent mistakes at work or in daily life
WHAT CAUSES SLEEPING PROBLEMS?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is reduced or interrupted, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients, and brain cells begin to die within minutes. Temporary or permanent loss of function occurs in the area where the stroke occurred. A stroke can occur for the following reasons:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hormone treatments
- Smoking and alcohol use
- Dyslipidemia (excess blood fats in the body)
- Lack of exercise
- Heart rhythm disturbance
- Brain hemorrhage
