Understanding Insomnia

Unable to fall asleep is called Insomnia. Some of the key reasons that could cause insomnia include:

• 1. Stress and Anxiety: Worrying about work, school, health, money, or family can keep your mind overthinking and active at night.
• 2. Environment: Factors like an uncomfortable bed, too much light, noise, or inappropriate temperature (too hot or too cold) can affect sleep quality.
• 3. Lifestyle: Shift work, alcohol, or caffeine consumption before bed can interfere with sleep.
• 4. Mental Health: Conditions like depression and schizophrenia can contribute to insomnia.
• 5. Irregular Sleeping Schedule: Inconsistency in sleep patterns can lead to insomnia.
• 6. Physical Illness: Pain or other physical ailments can disrupt sleep.
• 7. Fatigue: Excessive physical activity can lead to fatigue, impacting sleep quality.
• 8. Lack of Physical Exercise: Not engaging in physical activity can affect the ability to fall asleep.

These are just a few examples. It’s important to understand the relationship between insomnia and other health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, etc. Insomnia can exacerbate these conditions, creating a vicious cycle.

Please do not ignore or take unprescribed sleeping pills. Consult a doctor to address the root cause of your insomnia.