Insomnia

Insomnia
What is insomnia? Insomnia can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and/or certain biological factors.Insomnia Awareness Day facts and stats The Statistics Insomnia Statistics 20-40% of all adults have insomnia in the course of any year 1 out of 3 people have insomnia at some point in their lives Over 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep and wakefulness Of those, 60% have a chronic disorder Sleep Apnea Statistics Over 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea An estimated 10 million Americans remain undiagnosed Over 50% of all apnea cases are diagnosed in people aged 40 and over More prevalent in men than women 4 to 9% of middle-aged men suffer from apnea 2 to 4% of middle-aged women suffer from apnea Narcolepsy Statistics Affects as many as 200,000 Americans Fewer than 50,000 are diagnosed 8 to 12% have a close relative with the disease Affects men slightly more than women 20 to 25% of people with narcolepsy have all four symptoms (excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle function, sleep paralysis, hallucinations) Restless Leg Syndrome Statistics Affects as many as 10% of Americans Can begin at an early age and worsens with age Pregnancy or hormonal changes can temporarily worsen this disorder Children & Sleep Statistics Over 2 million children suffer from sleep disorders Estimated that 30 to 40% of children to not sleep enough Children require an average of 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night Women & Sleep Statistics Women are twice as likely as men to have difficulty falling and staying asleep Pregnancy can worsen sleep patterns Menopause and hormone changes cause changes in sleep			Sleep How to sleep better tip 4: Be smart about what you eat and drink. Limit caffeine. You might be surprised to know that caffeine can cause sleep problems up to ten to twelve hours after drinking it! Avoid big meals at night. Avoid alcohol before bed. Avoid drinking too many liquids in the evening. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleepschedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Exercise daily. Evaluate your room. Older Adult Statistics Over half of those over the age of 65 experience disturbed sleep Those over 65 make up about 13% of the US population, but consume over 30% of prescription drug and 40% of sleeping pills General Statistics Adults require an average of 8 to 8.5 hours of sleep each night Sleep problems add an estimated $15.9 billion to national health care costs 84 classifications of sleep disorders exist Breathing Meditations Every is different, and has different reasons for being angry. But a good place to start is with just focussing on the breath. Breathing Meditation -- A Guided Meditation focus on the sensations in your feet focus on the sensation of the breath bring your attention back when the mind wonders