Sleep is just as important for our health as fitness and nutrition, according to the Sleep Health Foundation. But you are not alone if you are having difficulties with insomnia – research by the Sleep Health Foundation in 2010 using 1512 people (males and females of different ages and from different locations in Australia) found that 20% of respondents had frequent difficulty falling asleep, and 35% reported frequent waking during the night.
Difficulty sleeping is something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Population surveys show that between 30% and 45% of adults will experience insomnia in any given year. However, for some, sleeping problems are ongoing. These sleep disorders can be very frustrating and have far-reaching effects on your daily life in terms of reduced functioning, impaired quality of life, or interactions with co-existing mental health issues such as depression.
Insomnia can have many different causes. Some of these include:
If you are experiencing insomnia, you may:
Learning healthy sleep habits and changing lifestyle factors that contribute to your insomnia is the first step to managing the problem.
Your beliefs about sleep can either help you or get in the way of a good night’s sleep. It is essential to rethink some unhelpful beliefs that can change your sleep quality.
Cognitive behaviour therapy, or CBT Therapy, can be provided by psychologists. It can be delivered individually or in a group.
Sleepless nights? Tips to beat insomnia
Your GP may prescribe you medication if you are experiencing chronic insomnia. Your GP or doctor may also advise other methods.
Send a request to a Psychologist in Brisbane by completing the form below.
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