Insomniac teenagers are at risk of suffering anxiety and depression, a new study reveals. People suffering from insomnia find it difficult to fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as desired.
Insomnia | Sleeping Difficulty - Symptom Evaluation
Insomnia may be due to physiological, psychological, physical or environmental factors. Insomnia should be treated promptly in order to improve the quality of life and prevent other health problems.
Insomnia may be due to physiological, psychological, physical or environmental factors. Insomnia should be treated promptly in order to improve the quality of life and prevent other health problems.
The examination revealed that depression, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder were common in teenagers with insomnia.
Researchers also discovered that teenagers who were more active during the evenings had more chances of suffering depression and insomnia.
Insomnia — Overview
Difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep is known as insomnia. It is a symptom that occurs due to other disorders and can cause daytime sleepiness.
Difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep is known as insomnia. It is a symptom that occurs due to other disorders and can cause daytime sleepiness.
"These findings state that the 'eveningness' chronotype - being more active and alert in the evenings - is an independent risk factor for insomnia and depression. This is important because adolescents tend to develop a preference for evenings, which sometimes becomes a syndrome whereby they keep delaying going to sleep," Alvaro said.
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There's good news for nearly 30 per cent of adults who suffer from insomnia -difficulty falling asleep, waking up for prolonged hours during the night or unwanted early morning awakenings.
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"Prevention and treatment efforts for anxiety subtypes should also consider focusing on insomnia and depression," Alvaro added.
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People with insomnia experience a higher risk of stroke than those who don't have trouble sleeping, states new study published in Stroke.
People with insomnia experience a higher risk of stroke than those who don't have trouble sleeping, states new study published in Stroke.
Source-Medindia
