The Cause of Insomnia Illness Sleep Problems other Sleep Disorders, Psychiatric and Physical Illnesses may disrupt Sleep, and produce symptoms that can easily be mistaken for Insomnia.
These other disorders require medical attention and common treatments for insomnia alone will not help.
When Insomnia is caused by a psychiatric disorder most often (depression) or a medical disorder (most often chronic pain),it is termed Secondary Insomnia.
Secondary Insomnia may be relieved by successful treatment of theprimary Psychiatric/Medical disorder.
Additionally, behavioral methods that target the sleep disturbance itself and may be quite beneficial especially if some Sleep disruption remains after effective treatment of the underlying disorder.
Psychiatric Sleep Problems
Insomnia, especially with awakenings earlier than desired, is one of the most frequently reported symptoms of depression.
Insomnia is also associated with anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other conditions.
Treatment of the underlying disorder, often including both Medication and Psychotherapy, can help improve your Sleep.
However, additional and specific treatment for the Insomnia often is warranted.
Medical Sleep Problems
Medical illnesses can disrupt Sleep and produce symptoms of Insomnia.
For example, Arthritis, Headaches, Benign pro-static hypertrophy, and other conditions can cause or worsen the problem of Insomnia.
Such medical problems usually require the attention of a physician who can diagnose and treat the underlying condition.
Treatment of the underlying cause will result in improved sleep.
However, in some cases specific treatment for Insomnia also will be needed.
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