![]() ![]() Unsurprisingly, 90% of people with combat related PTSD experience symptoms of insomnia, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs. In fact, approximately 50% of insomnia cases are related to depression, anxiety or psychological stress. Some common causes of insomnia include medical conditions, pain, or psychological and emotional triggers. Women in perimenopause and menopause are particularly at risk of depression as well as sleep disturbances related to hot flashes and hormonal changes. Insomnia can have a variety of root causes and should be diagnosed by a medical professional. These physical side effects of lack of sleep can result in missing work, increased medical bills, stress, and anxiety. Physically, chronic sleep deprivation can cause your immune system to become weakened, reduce your cognitive abilities, increase hunger signals (which can lead to weight gain as you’re too tired to exercise), and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and dementia. Not getting enough sleep can also negatively affect your performance at work, grades at school, earnings, and promotion opportunities. ![]() All of the above-listed symptoms can cause serious problems in your personal relationships, as fatigue and irritability takes a toll on family members. These general signs don’t even begin to scratch the surface of what consistently bad sleep can cause. Not feeling rested after a full night’s sleep.Weight gain or loss, with food cravings (such as craving sugar or junk food).Your productivity and performance is suffering.Difficulty concentrating, focusing, or remembering things.If you consistently awaken several times each night and have trouble falling back to sleep you may not be getting the quality or quantity of sleep you need. The quality of your sleep is just as important as the quantity of your sleep. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night, but almost one-third of Americans get less than 6 hours of sleep each night according to the CDC. Some people believe that adults need less sleep as they age, but there is no evidence to show that older people require less sleep than younger people. Poor sleep, on the other hand, can trigger or worsen mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. ![]() In other words, underlying mental health disorders can make sleeping more difficult. Most research suggests a bi-directional relationship between sleep problems and mental health. ![]()
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