Surely, you already know about some basic insomnia information.
Yet many may be surprised to know that apart from the definition, signs and symptom, there are actually different kinds of insomnia.
To name and describe a few, here are some more insomnia information: Environmental Insomnia- it is a kind of insomnia that is caused by an environmental factor.
Toxin-induced Insomnia- this insomnia is caused by poisonous chemicals and heavy metals that somehow made their way in the body system.
Sleep onset association disorder- this is when babies can't sleep because there is a lack of sleep initiating activity such as a gentle lullaby.
Childhood insomnia- this occurs when the guardians do not impose sleeping time strictly on children needing naps.
Psychophysiological insomnia- this happens when the person is experiencing anxiety and is being translated to physical symptoms such as inability to sleep.
Idiopathic insomnia- this is because of a long standing neurological problem on the sleep-wake pattern that can even begin since birth.
Sleep onset insomnia- this happens when there is difficulty in trying to fall asleep at the desired time, or even difficulty in trying to wake up at the desired time as well.
Altitude insomnia- difficulty of falling and maintaining sleep because of being in a higher place.
This can be accompanied with symptoms like headaches and fatigue.
Periodic insomnia- being awake for 24 to 48 hours, thus having sleep that is delayed.
Alcohol dependent insomnia- this happens when the person still needs alcohol to be able to fall asleep.
It is his sedative.
Transient insomnia- usually caused by stress, problems or environmental factors that make a person awake for less than a week.
These are some additional basic insomnia information.
After reading this, you might know what kind of insomnia you or a loved one already has.