Chronic insomnia what to do?

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When you have chronic insomnia, you have to do many things to get yourself to sleep. But sometimes these methods don't really work. So what to do with chronic insomnia?

1. What is Chronic Insomnia?

Everyone will have trouble sleeping from time to time. Even thinking about the good times before, drinking a glass of warm milk, listening to soothing music or counting sheep, you still can't sleep. If this happens at least 3 times a week for 3 months or more, it is chronic insomnia.
About 10 - 30% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia. It affects their lives a lot. Prolonged lack of sleep will affect health problems such as forgetfulness, depression, increased risk of heart disease,...

2. Things that chronic insomniacs want to share

2.1. They Get Too Much Advice People living with chronic insomnia say others often don't understand how chronic insomnia differs from short-term insomnia.
For example, they attribute insomnia to drinking caffeinated beverages. However, that is not the cause of chronic insomnia. That's why many people with chronic insomnia don't talk about their condition too much because they've been given all kinds of advice but nothing really works.
2.2. Taking medication doesn't have much of an effect People with chronic insomnia also report that taking medication doesn't have much of an effect. Chances are that a person with longstanding insomnia has tried everything that is recommended, whether herbs or sleep aids. However, after taking the drug, they still feel hungover or the above drugs do not have any sedative effect for them to fall asleep.
2.3. Insomnia is a medical problem Chronic insomnia sufferers also say: Insomnia is a medical problem, like eczema, dry skin or migraines,... It deserves it. medical treatment like any other medical condition.

3. Chronic insomnia what to do?

There is a lot of research on the importance of sleep for health. It is as essential as food and air.
Therefore, when you have insomnia, you need to be diagnosed and treated early. Self-medication with over-the-counter sleep aids is not a good solution (in the long run). You may face drug dependence, which means that you cannot sleep without medication.
Understanding the root cause is key to helping with restlessness and difficulty falling asleep. It also helps people with chronic insomnia can make any lifestyle changes to suit.

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Reference sources: webmd.com, theguardian.com