Insomnia:

When You Just Can't Sleep

Insomnia ("not sleeping") means difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping deeply and restfully.

There are two types of insomnia

primary (insomnias not ascribed to any external cause) and

secondary (insomnias resulting from an illness or substance, or defined as sleep disorders)

Primary Insomnias
Psychophysiological Insomnia Sleep State Misperception Idiopathic Insomnia

Secondary Insomnias
Adjustment Insomnia Behavioral Insomnias of Childhood Inadequate Sleep Hygiene Insomnia Caused By a Drug or Substance, or a Medical or Psychiatric Problem

Insomnia Caused By a Drug or Substance, or a Medical or Psychiatric Problem

Food allergy insomnia Nocturnal eating/drinking syndrome dependency insomnias

Methods of Coping With Insomnia

Remove Its Environmental Cause Treat the Underlying Condition Causing Insomnia The Cognitive Behavioral Approach sleep education cognitive behavior therapy Relaxation therapy Practice good sleep hygiene Sleep restriction Passive wakefulness using a biofeedback monitor keeping a diary

Sleeping Medications
Drugs advertised as sleep aids Antihistamines Melatonin Nasal decongestants Herbal Remedies

Valerian Hops Herbal teas Kava

Prescription Sleep Medication