108-Sleep disorders - Buddhism in daily life

Sleep disorders


Many people suffer from sleep disorders. Either they have trouble
falling asleep, or they can't sleep through the night, many
sufferers are tired during the day, or they suffer from several
complaints at once.


Occasionally not sleeping well seems to be a lesser evil compared
to real disorders, but for some people sleep disorders determine
their entire life.


Who does not know it occasionally once not to sleep well, to wake
up too early, or not to fall asleep after going to the toilet.
But there are people who almost can not sleep properly, are
constantly not rested, tired and grumpy. In general, sleep
disorders are among the most common health disorders among
Germans.


A normal sleep should last 7 or 8 hours, but the time can vary
from person to person, some people manage with less than six
hours, other people sleep 10 hours without a break (I am one of
them). Older people in particular report that their need for
sleep decreases as they age.


Those who do not sleep enough can suffer from depression or other
mental disorders, which then also affect their general physical
health, the cat bites the tail.


Causes of sleep disorders are many. Probably the most common
reasons of poor sleep are diseases of the mind, such as
depression or anxiety disorders. However, dementia or diseases
such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's completely change sleep
patterns. Another and common cause of poor and insufficient sleep
is the use of drugs or alcohol, especially even when the
stimulants are discontinued.


Especially older people suffer from nocturnal breathing
disorders, which then naturally have an impact on sleep. But also
snoring (as well as snoring of the partner) prevent a pleasant
sleep.


Furthermore, there are many people who suffer from hormonal
diseases that make restful sleep almost impossible. But also
chronic pain, arthritis or arthrosis, as well as back pain
deprive many sufferers of their sleep.


The complaints fall into two broad categories, those who have
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, and the group that
is exhausted, tired or nervous throughout the day. Of course, the
two groups may overlap, or the complaints may occur together.
Regardless of which group one may belong to, the quality of life
suffers greatly, moods can change constantly and it is not far to
depression. As a result, the environment, the family or the
partner leads.


In order to determine the group exactly, in most cases a
specialist is to be visited who looks at the medical history
exactly and leads a detailed discussion with the concerning.


Read on here in the next few days on the subject of sleep
disorders.


The way is the goal!





Mindful among the easy-going, watchful in the sleeper's circles:
as the horse flies past the nag, the wise man leaves them behind.


- Buddha - honorary name of Siddharta Gautama





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