Currently, 1 in 6 people suffer from sleep disorder.
Most of them don't even know they have a problem.
If you are experiencing one of the following symptoms you might be included in this category: feeling tired during the day, requiring caffeine, slow reactions, headaches, depression, difficult to concentrate etc.
The most common forms of sleep disorder are: 1.
Insomnia The most common sleep problem is insomnia.
It is estimated that 1 in 3 people experience it throughout their life.
Some of the most frequent causes for insomnia are: stress, improper sleeping environment, unbalanced diet, emotional problems etc.
2.
Snoring Snoring will most likely lead to a low sleep quality for you and probably insomnia for your partner.
3.
Sleep apnea This is a more serious sleep problem affecting mainly men over 40 years old.
Interruptions in breathing, chocking and violet snoring are the most common symptoms for this condition.
4.
Restless Legs Syndrome This sleep problem manifests itself through an uncomfortable sensation if the legs and sometimes arms.
It is estimated that about 10% of all Americans suffer from this condition.
Most of the times, this is caused by: anemia, arthritis, pinched nerve, rheumatism etc.
5.
Sleepwalking Medication side effects, mental or seizure disorders can cause sleepwalking.
Also, this condition tends to be inherited.
6.
Night sweats This sleep problem manifest by excessive sweating during the sleep (usually cold sweat).
The most common causes are: emotional problems, nightmares, stress, sleep apnea, infections, high temperatures in the environment.
7.
Narcolepsy This is a very serious condition manifesting.
Daytime sleepiness, hallucinations, frequent awakenings during sleep, suddenly falling asleep, sudden loss of muscle function, night paralysis are all symptoms of this sleep disorder.
Sleep tight!