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Insomnia and frequency therapy
**Encyclopaedia entry: Insomnia**
**Definition:**
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterised by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep or by non-restorative sleep. It can significantly affect quality of life and lead to daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and irritability.
**Types of insomnia:**
- **Acute insomnia:** Short-term sleep problems often caused by stress, jet lag or a temporary change in sleep environment.
- **Chronic insomnia:** Long-term sleep disturbances that occur at least three times a week over a period of three months or longer.
**Causes:**
- **Stress and anxiety:** Common causes of transient insomnia.
- **Poor sleep habits:** Irregular bedtimes, excessive screen use before bedtime.
- **Medical conditions:** Pain, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal problems or neurological disorders.
- **Mental illnesses:** Depression, anxiety disorders or bipolar disorder.
- **Medications:** Some medications can have insomnia as a side effect.
- **Substances:** Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can disrupt sleep.
**Symptoms:**
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Frequent awakenings during the night
- Early morning awakenings
- Daytime tiredness or sleepiness
- Concentration and memory problems
- Irritability or depressive moods
**Diagnosis:**
Diagnosis is based on medical history and assessment of sleep habits. In some cases, sleep studies (polysomnography) or actigraphy may be used to investigate sleep patterns in more detail.
**Treatment:**
- **Sleep hygiene:** Improving sleep habits, such as fixed bedtimes, a comfortable sleeping environment and avoiding caffeine and screens before bedtime.
- **Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I):** An effective therapy for treating chronic insomnia.
- **Medication:** Short-term use of sleep aids or melatonin supplements if necessary.
- **Relaxation techniques:** Meditation, breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation.
**Prevention:**
- Establishing a regular sleep routine.
- Creating a quiet and dark sleeping environment.
- Limiting naps during the day.
- Regular physical activity, but not just before bedtime.
**What you need to know:**
- Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and affects people of all ages.
- Chronic insomnia can affect people of all ages Chronic insomnia can increase the risk of other health problems such as cardiovascular disease and depression.
**Research:**
Research into insomnia focuses on understanding the underlying biological mechanisms, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of those affected.