What is Insomnia? (Continued Investigation)

PRIMARY QUESTIONS  

  • What affects does insomnia have on the body? 

  • How does insomnia become a problem

  • What is the rising number for insomnia ( Growth rate)  

(THE SLEEP FOUNDATION) CAUSES OF INSOMNIA

Summary :

Sleep loss can be caused by several different factors. Effecting the human body on both a mental and physical level. As one begins to lose sleep they can become more irritated during the day. Many forms of sleep relief is trying to calm down ones mind.

Notes:

  • Insomnia can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and/or certain biological factors. 

  • Insomnia as a problem of your brain being unable to stop being awake

    • When one is turned on the other is turned off—insomnia can be a problem with either part of this cycle: too much wake drive or too little sleep drive

  • Medical conditions that can lead to insomnia

    • Nasal/sinus allergies

    • Reflux 

    • Hyperthyroidism

    • Arthritis 

    • Asthma

    • Neurological conditions 

    • Chronic pain

  • Medication can also be a cause to insomnia.

  • Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is also linked to insomnia 

    • Blockage of the airway

    • This is common in children and elderly

(MEDICAL NEWS TODAY) UNDERSTANDING WHAT DIGITAL SOLUTIONS ARE OUT THERE TODAY

Summary:

A categorization of sleep apps to assist with sleep loss. These apps can be placed into two separate categories (Sleep Tracking) and (Mental Meditation.)

Notes:

  • Most of the apps used to help with insomnia are based off of tracking the users sleep patterns and collecting data to correct or improve their sleep management

  • Second most commons apps for insomnia support are focused on sensory tools

    • Asmr

    • White noise

    • Color treatment

  • Third a focus on mental relaxation tips

  • A study analyzed 35 of the most popular phone sleep applications and found that, while they all help people make sleep goals and manage their sleep habits, very few employ additional methods that would help those with chronic sleep deprivation. 

    •  Some of the sleep apps use methods like colors and images, calming music, and nature sounds to soothe the listener.  Others use white noise, hypnotic techniques, and guided meditation imagery.  Interestingly, fewer than half of the apps offered any information about sleep.  Less than 15% of apps listed risks of sleep deprivation and the benefits of a good sleep pattern.  Researchers reported these findings in the journal, Preventive Medicine Reports. 

(THE GOOD BODY) FOCUSING ON THE RISE OF INSOMNIA

Summary:

Notes:

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  • 83% of people whom suffer from depression experience symptoms of insomnia

  • 50% of adults experience occasional symptoms of insomnia

  • 60 million Americans have been diagnosed with insomnia

    • 200 thousand suffer from narcolepsy

  • 80% of women experience insomnia during pregnancy

  • the insomnia market is noted to be worth 4.2 billion dollars

(SLEEP LOSS MAP) UPDATED VISUAL OF SLEEP LOSS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

  • Information gathered by crowdsourcing data through social media

(THE RISING INSOMNIA EPIDEMIC)

  • Insomniacs spend a disproportionate amount of time worrying about sleep. It can be a vicious cycle, in which preoccupation over being able to fall asleep creates anxiety and prevents you from falling or staying asleep.

  • List of Sleep Deprivation Factors

    • Our growing dependence on our constantly-present electronic devices is possibly one of the biggest obstacles to restful sleep. 

      • The blue light presented by our screens also tricks our brains into believing it’s daytime and thus halts its production of melatonin, the sleep hormone.

    • Stress is a major factor of insomnia

    • Lack of a bedtime routine

    • Health issues

    • Changing of work shifts

    • Genetic linking

  • Most cases of insomnia are short term episodes that resolve on their own and require little intervention. For insomniacs whose symptoms are persistent, it’s best to start with a conservative approach that retrains the brain for sleep.

(INSOMNIA AND YOU) LOOKING AT CLOSER TO THE AFFECTS OF INSOMNIA TO THE BODY

  • The very act of lying awake while the rest of the house sleeps can also feel very lonely and frustrating

  • Over time, the lack of control and unpredictability you experience can become a source of tension and worry. Not only do people with insomnia feel the effects of insufficient sleep on their mental and physical health, they also tend to feel anxiety or even dread as the evening progresses and the prospect of lying awake again looms.

  • Chronic insomnia (difficulty sleeping for three months or longer) may also lead to changes in mood, lack of motivation and energy, irritability, and more. When you're drowsy, it may make you feel tense and preoccupied, and the worry over your inability to sleep can add to this.

(ASA SLEEP ASSOCIATION)

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sleep-deprivation_n_4557142

Amber Somthaboun