INSOMNIA
INSOMNIA; UNDERLYING FACTORS AND STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS As much as people may dislike sleep genuinely or not, it still doesn’t disprove the fact that sleep is essential to every human being as it revitalizes us. A lack of sleep due to any reason can result to Insomnia which is also known as sleeplessness. Insomnia is a situation of sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood. Insomnia can be short term, lasting for days or weeks, or long term, lasting more than a month. Insomnia can occur independently or as a result of another problem. Conditions that can result in insomnia include psychological stress, chronic pain, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, heartburn, restless leg syndrome, menopause, certain medications, and drugs such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Other risk factors include working night shifts and sleep apnea. Diagnosis is based on sleep habits and an exa