Insomnia is a psychological condition in which a person faces difficulty in sleeping. This can be acute for instance, a short-lasting sleeping disorder or chronic which is long-lasting. Acute insomnia can last for about one week. However chronic insomnia can last for about 3 months or more. Let us find out what are the myths and facts about what causes insomnia.

Sleep Problems can be solved by a drink

Problem in falling asleep or sleeping for long is called MYTH. Insomnia– you can be left frantic for a proper sleep at night. A drink before bed might offer relief? Ponder over it again. The main reason this myth might be true is because alcohol can help you fall asleep. Nonetheless, its consequence might be troubled, anxious sleep or may wake you up earlier as it moves through your body.

Mental Problems Cause Insomnia

MYTH. Psychological problems can indeed cause insomnia. To tell the truth, stress is on the top of the list. Mental health that causes lack of sleep is another of the reasons reported by people but it’s something that triggers insomnia. Many things like poor sleep routine, illness, sleep apnea, side effects of drugs, long-lasting pain or restless leg syndrome can also trigger insomnia.

You Can Sleep Better with Exercise

FACT. A good way to stimulate good sleep is regular exercise. Exercising too late must be avoided if you have a problem sleeping. You can become more vigilant by strenuous exercise. It can also raise temperature of your body. Your body may stay hot for as much as 6 hours straight. Avoid exercising too close to your bedtime. Try to complete your workout two to three hours prior to sleep.

Chilling with Screen Time

MYTH. E- reading or TV watching right before bed as an attempt to wind down is quite tempting but they energize you instead. Brain’s melatonin levels can be reduced by the sound from computers and televisions because both can be appealing. To help you fall asleep, your melatonin level should rise when it’s time to sleep. Want some sound for sleeping? Give a try to calming music or download some application for sleep. 

There’s No Risk in Using Sleep Aids

MYTH. Truthfully, prescription sleeping pills today are harmless and efficacious than previous drugs. However, including the risks of addiction all drugs have possible risks. Use the sedatives only on doctor’s advisory. To relieve insomnia symptoms briefly, some sedatives may help. Insomnia can’t be cured by them. A great solution to insomnia is to solve causal health issues and adjusting your sleeping habits.

Exceptions to Sleeping Aids

FACT. Over the counter (OTC) sleeping aids can be very helpful in assisting you to fall asleep and are non-addictive. One such powerful antioxidant that are widely used amongst insomniacs and jet laggers is melatonin supplements. Other than helping you fall asleep by raising your natural melatonin levels, there are many other benefits to melatonin, including easing tinnitus symptoms, heartburn and upset stomach issues.

Another helpful short-term sleep aid ingredient used in a lot OTC brands is an old antihistamine that was designed to treat hay fever and allergies is doxylamine succinate.

Lost Sleep Can be Made Up For

MYTH. It is impossible to cover up already lost sleep. Irregular sleeping trends like sleeping on weekends or once or twice a week disturbs body’s natural clock. This disturbance may makes sleeping next time difficult. One and only way to cover up the lost sleep is to return to a proper sleep schedule.

Insomnia Can be Helped by Napping

MYTH. Power nap affects every individual in a different way. 10 minutes nap can be refreshing for some people but for people with insomnia, an afternoon nap makes it difficult for a person to fall asleep at night.

Learn Sleeping Less

MYTH. This is one of the dangerous myths and affects your health if you start believing in it. Every person has its own sleeping need. Approximately 7 to 8 hours of sleep is needed by most of the adults. You may get accustomed to work with some sleep. However, your body can’t be trained and it can affect work performance or even lead to bad health.  

Getting Out of Bed Will Help You Sleep

FACT. If you are unable to fall asleep in 30 – 40 minutes then you can leave your bed or listening to soothing music might also help. Some people even read books. This will help them relax their brain and make them sleepy. But if you stay in your bed, you train your mind that it’s ok if you don’t fall asleep. As mentioned above less sleep will create serious health issue.

Training Yourselves To Sleep

FACT. Your body can be trained to indulge in certain behaviors regarding sleep. Consistency is the main key. An hour spent reading, a cozy bath before bed, meditating or even daydreaming may help you sleep. Look for the activity that helps you and include that activity in your routine before bed at night-time.

Sleeping Issues Resolve by Itself

MYTH. Unless you already know the reason for your insomnia that whether it is tension, effects of some drug, sickness or some other issue—don’t assume that it will vanish by itself. You may have a sleeping disorder and you should consult your doctor if you are facing some trouble sleeping or trying to get some sleep ,or if you’re continuously tired after a night sleep.