is a sleep disorder referring to the problem of not being able to fall asleep or the problem of waking up too early. Everyone experiences periods of insomnia in his or her life. If the periods are prolonged and you feel daytime sleepiness, it is recommended that you consult a physician.
Forgetting to put sleep on your 'to-do list'
Difficulty in sleeping. A confusing term-though ubiquitously employed because it is used to indicate any and all gradations and types of sleep loss.
innability to fall sleep, difficulting sleeping.
A subjective complaint of difficulty falling or staying asleep or poor sleep quality. See also: Treatment
difficulty falling or remaining asleep
difficulty obtaining sufficient, restorative sleep. Insomnia is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying condition. Night sweats are a common cause of sleep disturbances in menopausal women.
This is one of the more common sleeping disorders where a person is either unable or afraid to go to sleep. This disorder is also sometimes caused by sickness of disease.
Sleeplessness, or insomnia, is a condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early in the morning, and sleep that is not refreshing. As a result of insomnia, people may experience tiredness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, irritability, lackluster feeling, and lack of productivity.
A sleep disorder characterized by the inability to fall asleep.
difficulty falling asleep as well as, usually, frequent awakening
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or excessive wakefulness.
A complex symptom that results from insufficient sleep or sleep of poor quality.
a common sleeping disorder that may affect people of all ages
a complaint that sleep is difficult to initiate or maintain, or that is not refreshing or not restorative
a sleeping disorder in which one cannot get to sleep
a disorder in which the person can't seem to get a good night's sleep. This can be due to the fact that the person can't fall asleep at all, keeps waking up in the night and then can't fall back asleep, or just does not feel rested after sleeping.
Sleep problems characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or waking up earlier than desired. Insomnia can result in getting up in the morning feeling un-rested and experiencing drowsiness during the day.
in-sawm'ne-uh Insufficient or inadequate sleep. Classified into three main types; (1) delayed sleep onset (can't go to sleep); (2) impaired sleep continuity (can't stay asleep); (3) early morning awakenings (can't go back to sleep). Term: Definition: Description
Recommendation Calming / Stretching Exercises"It is claimed that the practice of yoga will benefit your sleep in three ways ... The quality of your sleep will improve because of yoga's beneficial effect on the nervous system, in particular the brain..." Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)"...During both normal and GHB-induced sleep, the central nervous system continues to be responsive to “noxious stimuli” (pain and other irritations), a factor which sets limits on GHB's uses in anesthesia [Vickers, 1969]..."
Difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early, or not getting enough sleep to feel well and alert during the day.
Lacking the ability to fall asleep or frequent periods of waking up in the middle of the night.
The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of one or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep; waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep; waking up too early in the morning; or unrefreshing sleep. Insomnia is not defined by the number of hours of sleep a person gets or how long it takes to fall asleep. Individuals vary normally in their need for, and their satisfaction with, sleep. Insomnia may cause problems during the day, such as tiredness, a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. See the entire definition of Insomnia
inability to sleep; one of the dyssomnias.
Inability to sleep even in the absence of external impediments, during the period when sleep should normally occur.
the inability to sleep applied to the general complaint of having trouble falling or staying asleep; insomnia is a symptom usually caused by underlying problems. See also transient, short-term, chronic, and sleep onset insomnia.
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Recommendation Tryptophan / 5 HTP"Due to the fact that the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin within the brain is dependent on the availability of the amino acid tryptophan, supplementing the diet with tryptophan before going to bed may produce good results in relieving insomnia..."
A disorder characterized by the inability to sleep.
the unusually prolonged inability to fall asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and/or early morning awakening.
difficulty in falling asleep. waking up repeatedly or very early.
an abnormal inability to achieve adequate sleep.
inability to obtain a sufficient quality or quantity of sleep
Chronic difficulty in falling or staying asleep
Inability to sleep, or sleep prematurely ended or interrupted by periods of wakefulness. A symptom of some anxiety and mood disorders.
An inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
inability to obtain enough sleep.
An inability to achieve sufficient amounts of restful sleep in a quiet environment not resulting from pain, medications or medical problems.
The inability to follow what is regarded as a normal sleep pattern.
Lacking the ability to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night.
(in-som-nee-ah) Being awake when you want to be asleep. Often thought of as a problem, but may not be. Common if people try to spend too long in bed.
a subjective complaint of difficulty falling or staying asleep or poor sleep quality. Types of insomnia include: initial insomnia - difficulty in falling asleep; middle insomnia - awakening in the middle of the night followed by eventually falling back to sleep, but with difficulty; and terminal insomnia - awakening before one's usual waking time and being unable to return to sleep. [DSM-IV
(1) A patient’s subjective complaint of having difficulty falling and/or staying asleep or of experiencing non-restorative sleep (i.e., feeling not rested in the morning). (2) A sleep disorder characterized by insufficient or nonrestorative sleep for multiple, consecutive nights that results in significant daytime distress or impaired functioning.
The inability to fall asleep, or awakening without a full night's sleep (based on personal history and past patterns).
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep during the night and may include waking too early in the morning. It is more common in adults than in children and adolescents. Insomnia almost always involves bad sleep habits, such as spending too much time in bed, napping during the day, an inconsistent sleep -- wake schedule and negative thoughts about sleep.
prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep ( Tranquil Mind, Ashwagandha)
Difficulty in going to sleep or getting enough sleep.
Difficulty with falling asleep or staying asleep.
Abnormal inability to sleep. See: Melatonin 3mg; 5-HTP; Peaceful Nights
a sleeping disorder characterised by an inability to sleep despite being tired, or light, fitful sleep that leaves one fatigued upon awakening or waking up too early.
Insomnia, or difficulty sleeping, affects many pregnant women, particularly when their bump gets big enough to make finding a comfortable sleeping position more difficult. The best way to deal with insomnia during pregnancy is through natural methods, checking your sleeping environment, encouraging sleep with a glass of warm milk or a warm bath, and so on. Find out more about dealing with insomnia
a common sleep problem characterized by: trouble falling asleep, waking frequently during the night, waking too early and can't get back to sleep.
the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for 6-9 hours over a prolonged period of time.
Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)"...During both normal and GHB-induced sleep, the central nervous system continues to be responsive to “noxious stimuli” (pain and other irritations), a factor which sets limits on GHB's uses in anesthesia [Vickers, 1969]..." Recommendation Calming / Stretching Exercises"It is claimed that the practice of yoga will benefit your sleep in three ways ... The quality of your sleep will improve because of yoga's beneficial effect on the nervous system, in particular the brain..."
complaint describing difficulty in sleeping. People with insomnia have one or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep waking up too early in the morning unrefreshing sleep. Insomnia can cause problems during the day, such as sleepiness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Page on insomnia.
A prolonged inability to obtain adequate sleep.
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time. It is commonplace for several people to suffer at least an occasional night of almost non-existent sleep. It is when the occasional night here and there becomes a pattern of several nights in a row that you are faced with a sleeping problem.
Recommendation Melatonin"...Melatonin supplementation does not act as a simple sedative like a sleeping pill; only if this sleep-producing hormone is deficient will supplementation be helpful..."
inability to sleep or to remain asleep throughout the night.
Recommendation Kava"...Kava (piper methysticum) has been proven to be especially effective in treating refractory sleep disorders, including those involving headaches, menstrual cramps, and gastrointestinal disorders..."
An inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep.
Inability to sleep at all, or sleeping for only a few hours (and being unable to go back to sleep after arousing in the middle of the night); Commonly used to indicate any and all gradations and types of sleep loss
Dissatisfaction with the amount or quality of one?s sleep. The diagnosis is subjective because many people who complain of insomnia are found to have normal sleep when studied in the laboratory, whereas others who do not complain of insomnia are found to have detectable sleep disturbances. See also apnea.
Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and nonorganic insomnia constitute a sleep disorder.http://www3.who.int/icd/currentversion/fr-icd.htm?gf50.htm+f510 http://www3.who.int/icd/currentversion/fr-icd.htm?gg40.htm+g47 It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression or sometimes for no apparent reason.
