Individuals that suffer from insomnia, either chronic or acute, know the misery associated with this disorder. Not being able to get a good night’s sleep can wreak havoc on your system by having a negative effect on concentration, memory, emotional well-being, and sex drive. Insomnia can also affect the skin’s health, healthy bodily functions that need rest, and judgment.
Acute and Chronic Insomnia
Acute Insomnia is the inability to sleep because of a certain health ailment, illness, or because of medications that are being taken. Acute insomnia can also be caused by emotional difficulties, such as anxiety or worry over a life situation, normal sleep routine interference, stress, or sadness from a death of a loved one. It is usually short term. The inability to sleep that is unrelated to a short-term sickness, medication, or anxiety that lasts long term is chronic insomnia. It can be caused by depression or anxiety that lasts for a long time, or illnesses that have lasted more than a month. Chronic insomnia can be debilitating, as people that cannot get the sleep they need leads to many negative health and wellness issues. Chronic insomnia is identified as the inability to sleep for three or more nights a week for more than four weeks.
Symptoms of Insomnia
When people suffer from insomnia, the symptoms are usually easily recognizable. Sleepiness in the day, feeling tired and “worn out” all the time, difficulty concentrating on tasks, difficulty remembering things, irritability, and an overall sense of lethargy are common symptoms. These feelings can be frustrating and can cause anxiety and worry about not being able to rest.
How Acupuncture Can Help
“Qi”, or the body’s life energy flow, must have sleep to be in balance. If you are dealing with insomnia, you will find that the acupuncturist will create a method of treatment just for you. There are many forms of acupuncture treatment for insomnia, and it is important to find the root of the problem. Once the acupuncturist discovers the root of the sleep disorder, a proper acupuncture treatment will be administered.