Causes of insomnia and ways to treat it

Insomnia is defined as a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or waking up early without being able to return to sleep. Insomnia can affect quality of life and overall health, and has multiple causes and various treatment methods. Here is some important information:

• Causes of Insomnia :
• Psychological and nervous stress can lead to difficulty relaxing and sleeping.
• People with depression also suffer from insomnia due to negative thoughts and psychological disorders.
• Diseases that cause chronic pain such as arthritis or back pain can make sleep uncomfortable.
• Poor sleep habits such as irregular sleep and wake times, or using electronic devices before bed.
• Taking some medications such as antidepressants and stimulants can cause insomnia.
• Caffeine (found in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks) and nicotine (found in cigarettes) are stimulants that can affect sleep.

• Ways to treat insomnia
• Improve daily sleep habits and maintain regular sleep and wake-up times even on weekends, and avoid using electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime, and it is preferable to create a comfortable sleeping environment in terms of lighting, temperature and noise.
• Relaxation and meditation techniques and practice deep breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga to help relax, or do calming activities such as reading or listening to calm music before bed.
• If insomnia is caused by a medical or psychological condition, it is important to treat the underlying cause (such as depression or chronic pain).