{"id":2152,"date":"2021-06-07T12:30:06","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T10:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/?p=2152"},"modified":"2021-07-01T11:54:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T09:54:59","slug":"what-is-insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/what-is-insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Insomnia and How to Defeat It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The luckiest among us fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow. Some people may take 10\u201320 minutes more, which is ok too. However, more and more people are \u201chitting a wall\u201d when trying to get some quality shut-eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only that, but lots of people are waking up throughout the night or early in the morning before reaching the \u201cfull\u201d mark on satisfying rest. These are insomniacs\u2014individuals affected by a condition called insomnia.<\/span><\/p>\n

But <\/span>what is insomnia <\/span>exactly? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can have many causes, two symptoms, and one end result\u2014poor sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This slumber misery can negatively impact every aspect of the lives of those affected and can even make their lives shorter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But how can we recognize, prevent, and treat insomnia? Find out in the article below.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Insomnia<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Insomnia is a sleeping disorder. The shortest definition describes it as difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, for many who experience it, insomnia is just a passing difficulty, but it will become a lasting issue for a quarter of those affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

An average adult needs at least seven hours of sleep per day, and shorter sleep can have serious consequences on health and overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

So <\/span>how do I know I have insomnia?<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, these are the signs that should trigger your insomnia alarm:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n