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How Can Stress And Insomnia Be Treated?

I am a 62 year old woman with COPD, RA and Ostoseroisis. I am married to a 66 year old man with leukemia - Phladelphia and several other health issues including Barrett Disease, Heart trouble, Diviticulouses, Prostate cancer to list a few. We also have custody of his daughter s 9 year old son. He has been with us for over 5 years. My question: Should I see a psychiatrist for the stress and sleep deprivation, or should I just see a divorce lawyer?
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
Well, iny your case, the cause of insomnia should be detected and in most cases there are several possible causes:
Anxiety, stress, and depression are some of the most common causes of chronic insomnia.. Other common emotional and psychological causes include anger, worry, grief, bipolar disorder, and trauma. Treating these underlying problems is essential to resolving your insomnia.
. Many medical conditions and diseases can contribute to insomnia, including asthma, allergies, Parkinson’s disease, hyperthyroidism, acid reflux, kidney disease, and cancer. Chronic pain is also a common cause of insomnia.
Medications. Many prescription drugs can interfere with sleep, including antidepressants, stimulants for ADHD, corticosteroids, thyroid hormone, high blood pressure medications, and some contraceptives.
Sleep disorders. Insomnia is itself a sleep disorder, but it can also be a symptom of other sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disturbances tied to jet lag or late-night shift work.
Some remedies which can help: Don’t work, watch TV, or use your computer in bed or the bedroom. The goal is to associate the bedroom with sleep alone, so that your brain and body get a strong signal that it’s time to nod off when you get into bed.
Turn off all screens at least an hour before bed. Dim the lights, and focus on quiet, soothing activities, such as reading, knitting, or listening to soft music.
Avoid stimulating activity and stressful situations before bedtime. Move bedroom clocks out of view. Get out of bed when you can't sleep. +
Harness your body's relaxation response. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing not only help you quiet your mind and relieve tension in the body, but they also help you fall asleep faster. It takes regular practice to learn these techniques and harness their stress-relieving power, but the benefits can be huge.

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How Can Stress And Insomnia Be Treated?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Well, iny your case, the cause of insomnia should be detected and in most cases there are several possible causes: Anxiety, stress, and depression are some of the most common causes of chronic insomnia.. Other common emotional and psychological causes include anger, worry, grief, bipolar disorder, and trauma. Treating these underlying problems is essential to resolving your insomnia. . Many medical conditions and diseases can contribute to insomnia, including asthma, allergies, Parkinson’s disease, hyperthyroidism, acid reflux, kidney disease, and cancer. Chronic pain is also a common cause of insomnia. Medications. Many prescription drugs can interfere with sleep, including antidepressants, stimulants for ADHD, corticosteroids, thyroid hormone, high blood pressure medications, and some contraceptives. Sleep disorders. Insomnia is itself a sleep disorder, but it can also be a symptom of other sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disturbances tied to jet lag or late-night shift work. Some remedies which can help: Don’t work, watch TV, or use your computer in bed or the bedroom. The goal is to associate the bedroom with sleep alone, so that your brain and body get a strong signal that it’s time to nod off when you get into bed. Turn off all screens at least an hour before bed. Dim the lights, and focus on quiet, soothing activities, such as reading, knitting, or listening to soft music. Avoid stimulating activity and stressful situations before bedtime. Move bedroom clocks out of view. Get out of bed when you can t sleep. + Harness your body s relaxation response. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing not only help you quiet your mind and relieve tension in the body, but they also help you fall asleep faster. It takes regular practice to learn these techniques and harness their stress-relieving power, but the benefits can be huge. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time