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Approximately one third of human life is spent asleep. The sleep cycle has two parts, the Non-REM Sleep (quiet sleep) and the REM sleep (active sleep)
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It has been observed that people who sleep for 7–9 hours per day are less likely to have illnesses as opposed to those who do not. Conservation of energy is one of the most important functions of sleeping
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Insomnia is difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep. This may encompass frequent awakenings at night, waking up too early in the morning or getting up with the feeling that you were unable to rest adequately
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One should not confuse a person with insomnia with a short sleeper. A short sleeper is one who needs less than six hours of sleep per night and has no dysfunctions or symptoms
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People with major depression may find it hard to maintain their sleep cycle, and may sometimes have difficulty falling asleep as well
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Anxiety, along with other symptoms like increased heart rate and respiratory rate, also brings insomnia. It is important to have mindful conversations with a mental health professional about this
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In this fast-paced world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. However, a stressful life situation may cause temporary insomnia and can be managed by lifestyle changes
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If you have recently decided to stop drinking alcohol, which is a great step to a healthy lifestyle, you may experience difficulty in sleeping. However, it will slowly get better once the withdrawal symptoms fade
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If you have recently decided to stop drinking alcohol, which is a great step to a healthy lifestyle, you may experience difficulty in sleeping. However, it will slowly get better once the withdrawal symptoms fade
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Adding physical exercise to your routine, reducing daytime napping, and avoiding caffeine intake before sleeping hours can help navigate insomnia