Insomnia : Who is effected?

Can anyone be effected by insomnia?  Well, perhaps not everyone, but it is certainly a common problem by any standard.  Studies estimate that between a quarter and one-third of American and European adults experience some insomnia each year, with between 10% and 20% of them suffering severe sleeplessness.

Overall, insomnia is more common in women than men, although men are not immune from insomnia. Sleep efficiency deteriorates equally in men and women as they get older.

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Stress and Insomnia

While there is no one cut and dried reason why some people can’t sleep, most experts agree that insomnia is brought on by stress, anxiety, medications, and/or caffeine – among other things. The list gets longer, but this is a blog post afterall! Read more »

What is Insomnia?

There is a load of information about insomnia both in the offline and online world.  Here is an outline of what insomnia encompasses.  This is not really a definitive list, but should give you a good feel as to whether what you are experiencing is insomnia. Read more »