Complications due to insomnia
Rarely, a potentially fatal disease is the cause of sleep problems. For many people, poor sleep habits are the cause. However, because insomnia is a key symptom of depression, you should be screened with respect to this disease if you are having trouble sleeping.
Insomnia may cause:
- Dark Circles
- Disorientation
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Changes in posture
- Reduced energy levels
A consultation with a psychiatrist or other mental health professional can be used to evaluate psychiatric disorders that can lead to insomnia. If you are depressed, antidepressants can help with sleep problems and depression. These drugs do not carry the same concerns about tolerance and dependence as sedatives.
Counseling may help with nightmares and dreams that interfere with sleep fact.
The most common complication is sleepiness during the day, although there is some evidence that lack of sleep can also lower the ability of the immune system to fight infections. Sleep deprivation is also a common cause of crashes, so if you are driving and feel sleepy, take a break.
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