Can't sleep? Find out why

Sleep disorders are conditions that cause changes in the way we sleep. These disorders affect our mental and physical health, but also our safety and quality of life, since lack of sleep can affect your ability to drive safely and increase the risk of other health problems.

It is very important to mention that there are several types of disorders, these are mostly grouped into categories that explain why it happens and how it manages to affect. They are also classified depending on people's behaviors, breathing problems, difficulty sleeping or how sleepy you feel during the day. Some of the most common disorders are:

• Insomnia: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep during sleep.

• Narcolepsy: A nervous system problem, characterized by extreme daytime sleepiness and falling asleep suddenly during the day.

• Restless legs: Tingling sensation inside the legs, spontaneous and uncontrollable movements.

• Sleep apnea: Abnormal breathing patterns while you are asleep. However, there are several types of sleep apnea.

  

  

What are the symptoms of sleep disorders?

Some of the symptoms include being very sleepy during the day and falling asleep at night. Others may fall asleep at inappropriate times or places. Other symptoms include breathing in an unusual pattern, unusual movements or experiences during sleep.

Their causes vary, as there are more than 100 types of sleep disorders, but with very varied origins. In many occasions, these disorders appear as an effect of other diseases. Other causes can be anxiety, depression and stress.

Sometimes, the reasons that alter the dreams cannot be avoided, since some of them are part of some of the most common stages of the human being.

Sleeping well is a fundamental part of our health, because our tissues and our physical and mental functions are restored while we sleep. Many times sleeping badly has a lot to do with our habits and behaviors. As long as we have a better sleep schedule, we will get up more easily and fall asleep faster.

That is why, here below I will leave you some recommendations that will surely help you control avoid or control these disorders:

• Sleep and get up at the same time.

• Separate bedtime from dinner and avoid heavy meals.

• Try to avoid mental stimuli such as worry, as this avoids anxiety, insomnia or anger during the night.

• Avoid naps during the day if you have problems with sleep.

• Do physical activity during the day.

• Keep your bedroom in the best possible conditions.

Finally it is important to remember that this will bring better benefits to our health, as it enhances motivation, memory, productivity and creativity. It strengthens our immune system, among many other benefits.

I hope you liked this article and I hope you found it useful.

Remember that our mental health is also important!

Tell me, what did you think?