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Insomnia
What causes insomnia?
There are many factors that can trigger an ‘imbalance’ in the mind/body, which leads to insomnia, or other sleep difficulties. Some examples are:
- a change in routine or lifestyle
- worry, anxiety or stress
- poor eating or sleeping habits
- alcohol and caffeine or other drugs or medications
- external conditions that are not conducive to sleep, such as loud noise or excess light
- too little (or too much) physical exercise
- excitement or overstimulation of the mind
- hormonal change (such as during menopause)
- symptoms of illness
In the short term the adverse effects of poor or inadequate sleep may be manageable, but in the longer-term they can have a significant influence on a person’s relationships, work, social life, leisure activities and sense of self-esteem and empowerment. Research has clearly indicated that inadequate sleep in young and older people is a risk factor that may contribute to the development of mental illness.