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Insomnia is a condition that is commonly heard of by almost everyone. Many people nowadays are believed to suffer from this condition. In some studies, almost one out of ten people suffer from dysomnia.
But, even if many people are suffering from it, there are still many things that one has to know about this condition. Do you know that there are more things about this condition that you may not heard of before?
For one thing, insomnia or dysomnia has two types. Each of these two types is caused by different factors.
Primary insomnia is the first type of dysomnia. This type is known to occur for at least a month. It is usually triggered by stress and anxiety. For example, if a person constantly worries about his or her job, even before he or she goes to sleep, then chances are, he or she may be unable to sleep during the night.
However, in some cases, primary insomnia may also be caused by alcohol and coffee. Most of the times, this type of wakefulness may also be caused of different habits that people formed to deal with their lack of sleep such as worrying about sleep.
Seconday insomnia, which is also referred to as comorbid insomnia, usually develops as a symptom or effect of a medical condition. Overactive thyroid, heart failure, gastrointestinal disorders, arthritis, hot flashes and depression are among the conditions that can cause stress.
People who have trouble breathing or have asthma may also tend to develop this condition. Alzheimer's and Parkinsons's are also said to cause such a condition. Aside from medical conditions, this type of dysomnia is also believed that this type of wakefulness is also a side effect of some medications such as beta blockers.
Now, both types of dysomnia are terrible. They can both make a person irritated and depressed. People who have this condition find it difficult to form strong bonds with other individuals. Luckily, both of these are curable. Some people tend to rely on medications to deal with their insomnia. However, medications may cause other illnesses to develop.
To deal with this condition and its two types without having to worry about side effects, you can learn techniques that are all natural such as meditation. If you want to learn more about this method, you can visit www.meditate.com.au or www.meditate.com.au/blog.
