{"id":10588,"date":"2024-03-12T21:33:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T21:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10588"},"modified":"2024-03-12T21:34:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T21:34:33","slug":"insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Insomnia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10589 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"woman having difficulty sleeping \" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-2048x1080.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1305502692-500x264.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. \u00a0According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, It is estimated that 30% of adults living in the United States experience symptoms of insomnia.<\/p>\n<p>Insomnia can be categorized into two categories: primary and secondary. Primary insomnia is not linked to any other health conditions. In contrast, secondary insomnia can be caused by underlying health conditions or medication side effects.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of insomnia may vary and can last for a short time ( a few days or weeks), or they can be chronic occurring at least three times per week and lasting more than three months.\u00a0\u00a0 Insomnia symptoms can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having a hard time falling asleep at night<\/li>\n<li>Trouble staying asleep throughout the night<\/li>\n<li>Waking up too early<\/li>\n<li>Tiredness or sleepiness during the day<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Memory problems<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<li>Mood swings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Longterm sleep deprivation caused by severe or chronic insomnia can lead to the development of complications such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting good quality sleep is crucial for our mental and physical health. \u00a0There are a few things that we can do to improve our quality of sleep. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting and following a sleep schedule<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using electronic devices before bed<\/li>\n<li>Avoid eating heavy meals late in the day<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the consumption of foods or beverages that contain alcohol or caffeine before bed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are experiencing long-term insomnia symptoms that are affecting your ability to do daily activities, you should speak with a doctor. A sleep specialist can conduct a series of tests to determine the cause of sleep deprivation and create a treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with a sleep specialist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, please call 718-206-5916.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. \u00a0According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, It is estimated that 30% of adults living in the United States experience symptoms of insomnia. 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