What Is Depression And Insomnia?

By Bob Hobson

There are many things you should know about depression and insomnia. Insomnia is in the sleep disorder classification. Insomnia is when a person has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early. This sleep disorder is one of the most commonly reported. This disorder can be found in approximately 30% of adults. Women and older people are usually the ones affected by insomnia the most.

Depression will change the way you think, and feel. Your body may even suffer from this illness. You will probably have trouble with your sleeping and eating habits. Depression is not the same thing as having a bad mood or being down. Depression is a life altering disorder that will affect your health if it is not treated by a professional.

If you have a depression disorder then you will probably suffer with insomnia as well. Insomnia can be brought on by depression but it can also start before the depression and continue well after. Insomnia can be found in approximately 80% of depression suffers. Depression is not the only thing that brings on insomnia, there are several things that can start it.

Some of the contributing factors on insomnia are poor sleep habits, stress, and anxiety. You should avoid alcohol and drugs too. Some medications have been known to bring on insomnia also. If you sleep in a quite, dark, comfortable room then you are less likely to have an onset of insomnia.

Seeing a psychologist is the best way to start treatment for your insomnia and/or depression. You will be able to have your disorders diagnosed and treated. You must keep in mind that you have to be honest with your counselor. It can be hard for some people to open up about their feelings and emotions but you must never keep things from your doctor. The doctor can not treat you if you are misleading them.

If you have been diagnosed with depression and insomnia it will help you tremendously to seek counseling. Your therapist may be able to help you find the reason for your depression. Insomnia and depression usually go hand in hand with each other. One can cause the other. You may want to have your medical physician run test to check for any conditions or imbalances that could be affecting you.

Medications can be used to treat the depression and insomnia. Your therapist should be able to prescribe a medicine that will help with your disorders. Some people may prefer to try herbs or supplements instead of medications and that is fine too. These disorders can be treated quite easily. The vicious cycle can end here. There is hope for you. - 29881

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