InsomniaHow many times during the night do we toss and turn, check the clock, find it ticking, and say to ourselves, "If I could fall asleep now, I would sleep at least five hours"? But sleep never comes , so we keep tossing and turning. This happens to many people and they may suffer from a disorder known as insomnia. People who suffer from this disorder have many disorders and many have similar symptoms. Symptoms can range from stress to pain to sensation constant tiredness. Insomnia is a very difficult disease to live with. It is hard for both those who suffer from it and their families sleep is not alone" (p. 9). They also state: "Thirty million people are estimated to suffer from chronic insomnia" (p. 9). Many people who do not suffer from insomnia have occasional periods of wondering whether they could overcome a sleepless night. Many insomniacs are unable to fall asleep due to pain and discomfort. Those who can fall asleep but can't stay asleep could be caused by depression or too many things to worry about. Ernest Hartmann's The Sleeping Pill (1978) lists some causes of insomnia (p. 113). He states that pain and discomfort actually play a big role in difficulty staying asleep. Those who have trouble staying asleep could be due to depression or having too many worries. In Linde and Savary's The Sleep Book (1974), Dr. Dale C. Friend states that "insomnia can be classified according to four causes: tension, tiredness, discomfort, and sleeplessness within and without" (p. 100). Tension insomnia occurs mostly in executives or people worried about their business. Tension builds up during the day and stays inside before going to sleep, it won't come out, so they tend to worry and can't sleep. Fatigue insomnia occurs when people get tired during the day and then take a nap in the early afternoon and as a result are unable to fall asleep at bedtime. People who suffer from troublesome insomnia often complain of stomach problems, such as ulcers, toothaches, or arthritis. This makes them wake up during the night, causing them discomfort. In-and-out insomnia occurs when patients feel that they have not slept at all during the night when in reality they have, but have remained only in the early stages of light sleep... middle of paper... our minds and ourselves. We must exercise correctly, at the right time, sleep at the right time and never stress ourselves to the point that we cannot sleep at night. Insomnia can affect a person very quickly and it is difficult to get rid of this disorder without great efforts. If we follow the advice given here, we will have an easier life.ReferencesEddy, M.; & Walbroehl, G. (1999) Practical therapy: insomnia. American Academy of Family Physicians [Online] Expanded Academic Index. Available www.web6.infotrac.galegroup.comHartmann, E. (1978). The sleeping pill. New Haven and London: Yale University PressLinde, S.; & Savary, L. (1974) The Book of Sleep New York NY: Harper and RowMendelson, WB (1977). Human sleep and its disorders New York NY: Plenum PressPresident and Fellows of Harvard College (1998, December 1). Insomnia: sleep well at night. Harvard Health Letter [Online] Expanded academic index available.www.web6.infotrac.galegroup.comRoberts, S. (1999, April 1) Ten tips for better sleep. American family doctors p.1911(1). [Online] Expanded Academic Index. Available. www.web6.infotrac.galegroup.com