Factsheets - Insomnia (Sleep Disorder)
If you are suffering from insomnia, you do not need anyone to tell you what it is. You
should know however that you are not alone. In this fast-paced, stressful society that
we live in, more and more people are now suffering from insomnia. There are different
types of insomnia and different causes for insomnia. The treatment will depend on the
type.
Transient (short term insomnia) occurs when you have problems sleeping for
a single night or up to a few weeks. This is the most common type of insomnia. Your body's
biological clock will eventually set itself back on track after awhile. This type of
insomnia is usually caused by the following factors:
- stress
- change in your environment
- temperature extremes
- outside noise
- medication side effects
- change in your sleep schedule, such as jet lag
Intermittent insomnia occurs when you have short term insomnia
that occurs from time to time. It is usually caused by the same factors
as transient insomnia.
Chronic insomnia is difficulty sleeping most nights and lasts at least a month.
It can be triggered by all the factors listed in transient insomnia plus the following
factors:
- Chronic pain - people with debilitating illnesses suffer from insomnia more.
- Weight - obese people generally have more sleeping problem.
- Heavy weekly drinking.
- Age - more commonly, people over 60 are prone to insomnia, but more and more middle-age (45-64) people are getting it.
- Gender - more females get insomnia than males, especially during menopause.
- History of depression.
Symptoms of Insomnia
Symptoms of insomnia can include:
- Sleepiness during the day.
- General tiredness.
- Irritability.
- Problems with concentration or memory.
Hypnosis combined with brainwave therapy and behaviorial science are one of the most
effective method to re-set your circadian cycle and help return your sleep pattern to
normal. Before you come in for your treatment, the therapist might ask you to do a full
medical checkup to eliminate possible physical causes. You may be asked to keep a sleep
diary for a week or two, keeping track of your sleep patterns and how you feel during
the day. Your health care provider may want to interview your bed partner about the
quantity and quality of your sleep. In some cases, you may be referred to a sleep center
for special tests.
If you know of anyone suffering from sleep disorder, please
encourage them to contact a health care professional immediately. Early detection means early recovery.
How we treat insomnia @Asiahypnosis
We start with a batch of 3 sessions. At the end of the 3rd session, we will assess together if you will be needing further treatment. If you do, we will start another batch of 3 sessions for you. If not, that is all the treatment that is needed and you are cured. Each session range between 1 to 1 1/2 hours. This form of therapy is a cooperative therapy where all parties must be involved and play their part in the healing process. Your ability to follow instructions and your motivation to want to get well and/or improve are crucial to the success of these form of treatment. The length of the therapy depends on your progress. Every therapy is unique and tailored to your specific needs. 1 batch of 3 sessions can therefore range in period from 3 weeks to 3 months. The treatment itself is non-invasive, drug-free and for insomnia, one of the most effective and cost saving treatment available today.
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