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!
A reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment sleep disorder.
The precipitating factor could be a major or traumatic event such as the following:
• An acute illness.
• Injury or surgery.
• The loss of a loved one.
• Job loss.
Temporary insomnia could also develop after a relatively minor event, including the following:
• Extremes in weather.
• An exam at school.
• Traveling.
• Trouble at work.
In such cases, normal sleep almost always returns when the condition resolves, the individual recovers from the event, or the person becomes acclimated to the new situation. Treatment is needed if sleepiness interferes with functioning or if it continues for more than a few weeks.
There are a number of ways to reduce and manage your stress including excercise and supplements. Another option is to use the power of your mind, through meditation or self hypnosis. For more information (and a specific hypnosis download related to stress management) click here.
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