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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Hypnosis : Cure for Stress?

One of the most often sighted causes for insomnia is stress.  It presents itself as feeling overwhelmed, or anxious, unable to concentrate or stop worrying about an issue or person.  Hypnosis – and more specifically self-hypnosis – has been highlighted as a cure for stress, and therefore a way to improve your sleep. Read more »

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 »