☾ 𝔦𝔫𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔫𝔦𝔞 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔦𝔫𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔫𝔦𝔞𝔠𝔰 ☾
Hello, I made this thread to meet some fellow insomniacs here on CS, and to hopefully get some discussion going. You do not have to be an insomniac to post and discuss on here. Anyone is welcome. ^^ I've added some information and discussion questions below.
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𝔡𝔢𝔣𝔦𝔫𝔦𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔰;
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder when you often have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep through the night.
What is an Insomniac?
An insomniac is simply a person who suffers from Insomnia.
𝔠𝔞𝔲𝔰𝔢𝔰 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔶𝔭𝔢𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔦𝔫𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔫𝔦𝔞;
What causes Insomnia?
Primary Insomnia
Primary Insomnia
☾ Long-lasting stress and/or emotional upset. Primary Insomnia is in its own, a distinct disorder. The exact cause is unknown.
Secondary Insomnia
☾ Often caused by family problems, stress at work, or a traumatic event.
☾ Medical conditions, medicines.
𝔰𝔶𝔪𝔭𝔱𝔬𝔪𝔰;
Symptoms of Insomnia
There are several symptoms of insomnia. Some more common symptoms are as follows:
☾ Waking up too early in the morning.
☾ Feeling like you haven't slept once you've woken.
☾ Trouble concentrating.
☾ Fatigue.
☾ Trouble falling asleep, and/or staying asleep.
☾ Mood changes, irritability.
Other Information
☾ Insomnia can be cured, and there are sleep aids you can try that do not require visiting a doctor. Melatonin is an all natural, common sleep-aiding medicine you can get at most stores.
☾ Lack of sleep can cause you to have frequent headaches and sometimes, hallucinations.
☾ Insomnia and anxiety disorders often tend to go hand in hand.
𝔡𝔦𝔰𝔠𝔲𝔰𝔰𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔰;
Some questions you can feel free to answer, or post your own. ^^
For Insomniacs
How many hours of sleep do you usually get on an average night?
Have you ever had any hallucinations from lack of sleep?
How long have you suffered from insomnia?
For Anyone
How many people do you know suffer or have suffered from insomnia?
How many hours of sleep do you usually get on an average night?
Feel free to have any sort of discussion relating to the topic. :)
Please no one-worded posts. ^^,
For Insomniacs
How many hours of sleep do you usually get on an average night?
Have you ever had any hallucinations from lack of sleep?
How long have you suffered from insomnia?
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[b]How many hours of sleep do you usually get on an average night?[/b]
[b]Have you ever had any hallucinations from lack of sleep?[/b]
[b]How long have you suffered from insomnia?[/b]
For Anyone
How many people do you know suffer or have suffered from insomnia?
How many hours of sleep do you usually get on an average night?
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[b]How many people do you know suffer or have suffered from insomnia?[/b]
[b]How many hours of sleep do you usually get on an average night?[/b]
Feel free to have any sort of discussion relating to the topic. :)
Please no one-worded posts. ^^,