Sleep Disorders Deprivation Apnea Insomnia Symptoms Treatments

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By wordsscriber

Chronic Sleep Deprivation can Affect Your Health
Chronic Sleep Deprivation can Affect Your Health

There are approximately 50 to 70 million people that are affected by sleep deprivation or other sleep related disorders. The adverse effects caused by lack of sleep has been cause for many medical research teams to study ways to help these symptoms the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends prophylactic sleep before deprivation, naps, other stimulants, however, the only sure and safe way to combat sleep deprivation is to increase your nights sleep time.

If you are looking for an insomnia cure, some treatment of insomnia will include things such as non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies. It is recommended to tailor treatment based on the potential cause. Studies have shown that combining medical and non-medical treatments typically is more successful in treating insomnia.

Proven methods such as getting enough rest, regular exercise before bed, as well as avoiding caffeinated drinks, make sure you eat something so you do not go to bed hungry.

Adjust the environment you are sleeping in, such as eliminating noise, and excessive noise or extreme heat or cold situations. Wear something comfortable to bed so that your clothes can breath, prepare to rest by not over thinking about the days events.

Relaxation therapy

It has been recommended to get rid of stress with relaxation therapy with muscle relaxation or dimming the lights and playing soothing music prior to going to bed. The key is to not carry the stress of the day to bed. Avoid taking books, writing journals or other work related items that will get your brain overactive and not ready for sleep.

Turn off cell phones, and try to keep yourself from being distracted, sleep deprivation can come from being awaken several times during the night leading to frustration and agitation in the morning hours.

Just as your kids need a nap during the day, you can do the same. Even if not for an hour but 15 to 20 minutes may be enough rest to help you with sleep apnea.

This guide is for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or recommend any form of medical treatment. It is best to consult a physician for any sleep disorder management needs.

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Pamela Kinnaird W profile image

Pamela Kinnaird W Level 6 Commenter 20 months ago

Interesting hub. And I read or heard recently that researchers have done enough experiments to know absolutely that 23 minutes sleep or more -- up to 60 minutes can be very beneficial. Apparently if you get more than 60 minutes you can feel groggy and tired for hours when you take a nap in the daytime, but between 23 minutes and 60 minutes -- you're good to go.

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wordsscriber Hub Author 20 months ago

Good info update. Thanks! Pamela

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