Insomnia is considered an independent form of sleep disorder and not merely a symptom of other diseases. It is a persistent sleep-wake disorder that occurs despite adequate sleep opportunities. Elena Prokopenko, an endocrinologist at INVITRO, told socialbites.ca.
“Insomnia causes impairments in daytime well-being and behavior, reducing quality of life. If left untreated, it can have serious negative physical and psychological consequences for the person; “It can disrupt almost all areas of life (physical, intellectual, social),” he explained.
According to the doctor, insomnia, although a common and independent condition, is often confused with sleep disorders and can be caused by many other reasons: from behavioral habits such as using smartphones and snoozing before bed, to chronic pain, heartburn, night urination, etc. , leads to awakening. Other individual sleep disorders are also possible – sleep apnea, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, restless legs syndrome.
“Insomnia is characterized by difficulty both falling asleep and staying asleep (waking up during the night and difficulty falling back asleep) and waking up earlier than you would like. The most common daytime complaints related to insomnia are drowsiness and fatigue. Although drowsiness is not a necessary component of the modern insomnia model, the two symptoms can be similar. As a result of insufficient sleep at night, concentration difficulties and memory problems arise during the day, against this background a tendency to make mistakes appears. The person may become pessimistic and irritable, experience low energy, and lose motivation in all areas of life. “Hyperactivity and impulsivity, aggression in behavior may also occur,” emphasized the expert.
The doctor noted that globalization and busy lifestyles have contributed to the emergence of a generation suffering from insomnia. Several risk factors for chronic insomnia have been identified, including gender and genetics.
“Some people are more vulnerable to insomnia due to personality, temperament and aging processes. A predisposition to insomnia, combined with triggers such as stress and substance abuse, can lead to exceeding the insomnia threshold. And then ill-chosen strategies, such as spending too much time in bed or taking long naps during the day “It protects and maintains sleep disorders. Insomnia is a common problem in people suffering from cancer. Any traumatic event in life can lead to stressful nightmares and insomnia,” he added.
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