From insomnia and sleep apnea to narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and that always-unpleasant nighttime acid reflux, sleep disorders affect billions of people around the world.
Insomnia alone affects as much as 45% of the world’s population. At the same time, some studies suggest that as many as 67% of adults report some nightly sleep disturbance.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep, having a hard time staying awake, or simply not getting the quality shut-eye you need to perform at your best, there are countless things you can do to minimize -if not eliminate- the most common sleep disorders.
In our guides, Sweet Island Dreams’ team of sleep disorder experts outline the most probable causes for your sleep disorder and, of course, what you can do about it.
Changes in sleep habits, such as feeling drowsy earlier, getting up earlier, or sleeping less deeply, are natural occurrences as we age. But, it is not a natural aspect of aging to experience insomnia symptoms like difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling exhausted. Even as you age, a good night’s sleep is … Read more
Congratulations, you’ve made a fantastic decision to end your smoking habit. But now you might be concerned that you won’t be able to get enough rest. Nicotine withdrawal frequently causes insomnia. Therefore, new ex-smokers may sleep more than normal during this time. In addition, the gradual withdrawal from nicotine and other drugs throughout the day … Read more
You’re not alone if you usually fall asleep thinking about how lucky you are to get a few hours of sleep each night after counting sheep (in the thousands) and making a wish upon a star. Even though the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises that adults get seven hours of sleep each night, about … Read more
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? Different individuals have varying needs when it comes to sleep. Still, most adults should aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Age does not affect the required amount of sleep, even though you may find yourself requiring less of it as you get … Read more
You probably couldn’t wait to get home and sleep in your bed, away from the prying eyes of nurses and the glare of harsh hospital lights, unless you gave birth at home. You and your baby could finally take naps whenever you pleased. Why is it just as difficult to sleep when you get home? … Read more
Suppose you were suddenly unable to go to sleep. No, not a few nights of sleeplessness here and there or even the chronic sleep deficit that most of us in the contemporary world have grown to accept as usual. Instead, picture what it’s like to be entirely unable to fall asleep at any time, to … Read more
As you lie in bed, half awake, your mind keeps track of the time. The following day, when your alarm goes off, and you have to get up despite feeling too weary to function, you will remember the night before. Another day of extreme sleepiness, during which you won’t be able to muster the willpower … Read more
Are you suffering from insomnia? It could be COVID-19! Scientists studying the virus believe that the mutating virus may be presenting itself in other, previously unexplored symptoms. This could be sleeplessness or cold sweats at night, in addition to the more well-known ones associated with a COVID-19 infection, such as fever, body aches, and loss … Read more
If you’ve spent sleepless evenings trying to get sleep by scrolling through social media, counting sheep, or reading ebooks, then you may have wondered what causes your insomnia and what you might do to put an end to your misery. You are definitely not alone. This mystery sleep condition affects your physical and emotional health … Read more
Problems falling asleep or staying asleep are hallmarks of insomnia, a sleep condition. Typically, we divide it into two types: acute and chronic. Acute insomnia though short-term, may have damaging consequences on your emotional and physical well-being. Many people suffer from episodes of acute insomnia when they are under extreme emotional or mental stress. People … Read more