About Insomnia
About Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. The millions of people worldwide who have suffered from insomnia at some point in their lives find themselves feeling unrefreshed upon waking and tired throughout the day. Insomnia can be acute, lasting for days or weeks, or chronic, an ongoing problem happening night after night. Chronic insomnia can take a toll on energy levels, mood, and ability to function during the day, and can even contribute to serious health problems.
Insomnia differs from person to person. Whereas one individual might only need 5 hours of sleep a night, another might need a full 8 hours, and therefore repeated nights of only 5 hours of sleep will impact their ability to function in the day. Insomnia can also be defined by the quality of sleep, not just the number of hours. You might “sleep” for 8 hours, but if it’s poor quality sleep leading you to feel drowsy and fatigued during the day, you may be experiencing insomnia.
In some cases, sleep problems can be resolved by making simple lifestyle changes such as reducing the amount of caffeine that is consumed during the day. However, other times, no matter how many changes are made, the problem persists.
Insomnia is usually a symptom of another problem, rather than being a disorder in and of itself. By addressing the underlying problem, you can put a stop to the frustration of insomnia and finally get a good night’s sleep. Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression cause half of all insomnia cases. Treating these underlying problems is essential to resolving your insomnia.
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. The millions of people worldwide who have suffered from insomnia at some point in their lives find themselves feeling unrefreshed upon waking and tired throughout the day. Insomnia can be acute, lasting for days or weeks, or chronic, an ongoing problem happening night after night. Chronic insomnia can take a toll on energy levels, mood, and ability to function during the day, and can even contribute to serious health problems.
Insomnia differs from person to person. Whereas one individual might only need 5 hours of sleep a night, another might need a full 8 hours, and therefore repeated nights of only 5 hours of sleep will impact their ability to function in the day. Insomnia can also be defined by the quality of sleep, not just the number of hours. You might “sleep” for 8 hours, but if it’s poor quality sleep leading you to feel drowsy and fatigued during the day, you may be experiencing insomnia.
In some cases, sleep problems can be resolved by making simple lifestyle changes such as reducing the amount of caffeine that is consumed during the day. However, other times, no matter how many changes are made, the problem persists.
Insomnia is usually a symptom of another problem, rather than being a disorder in and of itself. By addressing the underlying problem, you can put a stop to the frustration of insomnia and finally get a good night’s sleep. Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression cause half of all insomnia cases. Treating these underlying problems is essential to resolving your insomnia.
How Neurofeedback helps Insomnia
How Neurofeedback helps Insomnia
Neurofeedback is the process of training the brain to exhibit different brain waves than those which are currently causing the inability to sleep, helping to restore natural sleep rhythms.
Neurofeedback involves placing sensors onto the head to get a map of the current brain activity that could be contributing to insomnia. Beta brain wave activity in the brain is dominant in people with insomnia, however, alpha brain waves are desired to encourage the brain to rest, and not work through complex thoughts. Neurofeedback therapy trains the over-aroused brain to alter its brain wave patterns at will to allow the onset of sleep naturally.
Neurofeedback is the process of training the brain to exhibit different brain waves than those which are currently causing the inability to sleep, helping to restore natural sleep rhythms.
Neurofeedback involves placing sensors onto the head to get a map of the current brain activity that could be contributing to insomnia. Beta brain wave activity in the brain is dominant in people with insomnia, however, alpha brain waves are desired to encourage the brain to rest, and not work through complex thoughts. Neurofeedback therapy trains the over-aroused brain to alter its brain wave patterns at will to allow the onset of sleep naturally.
How to get Started
How to get Started
Chronic insomnia can be incredibly difficult to live with, but it can be treated. Take the first step to getting your life back on track, and consider Neurotherapy. In your initial consultation, your neurofeedback practitioner will determine if Neurotherapy is the right course of treatment for your insomnia. A specific treatment plan customized to your needs will be discussed with you by your neurofeedback practitioner.
Chronic insomnia can be incredibly difficult to live with, but it can be treated. Take the first step to getting your life back on track, and consider Neurotherapy. In your initial consultation, your neurofeedback practitioner will determine if Neurotherapy is the right course of treatment for your insomnia. A specific treatment plan customized to your needs will be discussed with you by your neurofeedback practitioner.
