{"id":39413,"date":"2024-01-04T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hipnose.com.br\/blog\/saude-fisica\/what-is-insomnia\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T17:30:00","slug":"what-is-insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hipnose.com.br\/en\/blog\/what-is-insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Better Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a good night’s sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. But what happens when the much-desired rest seems to be avoiding us? Caught on the restless surfaces of insomnia, a condition that affects many people and which we will discuss today. “What is insomnia?”<\/strong>, “What are its causes and symptoms?” and “How can I sleep better?” – if you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, keep reading this article. <\/p>\n

Today, here at the Brazilian Society of Hypnosis, we want to address these points to shed light on this problem and share some useful tips, both for identifying if you have insomnia and for finding ways to manage it. Clinical hypnosis<\/em> has increasingly shown its great potential in enhancing treatment and improving the sleep quality of individuals affected by insomnia. <\/p>\n

We invite you to follow this article because we know that when insomnia is recurrent, it ceases to be just a bad night’s sleep and becomes a peak problem that compromises the ability to function throughout the day. Moreover, it affects your mood, work performance, and quality of life. <\/p>\n

According to the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA)<\/em>, clinical hypnosis works introspectively on focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness, resulting in an effective response capacity to suggestion. Through this approach, we will talk about insomnia and ways to deal with it. <\/p>\n

Our mission is to use hypnosis ethically and scientifically to help improve people’s emotional health, always remembering that scientific hypnosis can help enjoy better sleep, where stress and anxiety negatively interfere.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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Understanding Insomnia: Definition and Main Characteristics<\/h2>\n

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The first step on the path to helping people deal with insomnia is understanding what insomnia is<\/strong>. Insomnia is commonly defined as a persistent difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep<\/i>. People with insomnia often wake up too early or experience non-restorative sleep, which can result in daytime fatigue<\/u>, irritability, and concentration problems. <\/p>\n

Characterized by inadequate sleep quality<\/strong>, insomnia is a problem that goes far beyond sleepless nights. It can negatively affect a person’s quality of life, impairing their performance at work or school, causing mood changes, low energy, and other health problems. <\/p>\n

And it’s worth remembering, insomnia is not related to the number of hours slept or the time it takes to fall asleep. Many people with insomnia can fall asleep, but the quality of sleep is so low that they don’t feel rested and refreshed upon waking. <\/p>\n

Why is insomnia a problem, and how does it affect people?<\/h3>\n

Beyond everyday life issues, insomnia can be concerning due to its potential to trigger health problems<\/i>. Studies have linked insomnia to a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Additionally, poor sleep quality can also lead to cognition and memory problems. <\/p>\n

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Causes of Insomnia: From Health Problems to Inadequate Habits<\/h2>\n

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Understanding the causes of insomnia is the first significant step toward treating the condition. Often, insomnia can be caused by a range of health factors, such as sleep apnea<\/b>, hormonal problems<\/i>, and the use of medications that affect sleep<\/u>. <\/p>\n

There are also mental conditions that can result in insomnia, such as anxiety and depression. Stress, especially when persistent, causes agitation that can interfere with sleep. <\/p>\n

However, it’s not just health problems that can be behind insomnia. Inadequate habits<\/b> also significantly contribute to sleep difficulties. <\/p>\n

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“Has anyone been asking themselves ‘what is insomnia’ every night without realizing that daily habits might be the answer?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Among these harmful practices are: <\/p>\n