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The best mattress store in Charlotte discusses insomnia and how your mattress could be the culprit!
The actual classification of insomnia is “repeated difficulty sleeping in duration”. Basically what this means is that if you are unable to sleep for an extended period of time then you may be experiences bouts of insomnia. Pretty much any time that you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or just not feeling rested despite the amount of sleep that you get you may have a diagnosable problem. If your insomnia begins to impact your ability to stay away during the day, get things done, or function in your day-to-day life then you seek medical attention. Insomnia can also be responsible for mood disorders, depression, and attention deficit or memory loss.
Who Gets Insomnia?
Insomnia really is not that uncommon. In fact recent studies revealed that about 50% of the population suffer from periods of insomnia. The seriousness of each case may vary. Only about 10% of people experience persistent and severe insomnia that needs to be medically treated.
The cause of insomnia really isn’t known, because it appears to vary from case to case. There are two classifications of insomnia to consider:
Short-Term Insomnia
This type of insomnia may also be known as “acute” or “adjustment” insomnia because traumatic event or stressors’ are the cause. Examples of this may include, relationship difficulties, work problems, grief or loss, and medical prognosis etc. Moving to a new location where you have never slept before or being in a strange environment (i.e.: a hotel) may also cause temporary phases of short-term insomnia behavior.
Long Term Insomnia
Doctors are usually only concerned if your insomnia lasts for a month or more. When this happens it becomes known as long-term insomnia and you may need to medicate. The most common cause for long-term insomnia is irregular sleeping habits or inconsistent scheduling. Some people who work on erratic schedules or stay up late can experience long-term insomnia because their internal clock is not well synced. Medical conditions like depression, social disorders, etc. can also lead to long-term insomnia. If you are prone to experiencing insomnia like this you should stay away from caffeine or alcohol because these substances can worsen the condition.
The best way to treat insomnia is by identifying the cause. In some cases this means therapy and medical treatment, however sometimes insomnia can be cured simply by changing the environment. In fact, one of the most common causes of insomnia happens to be “bad mattress”. Basically, when the insomnia sufferer goes to bed at night they can’t sleep because their mattress is uncomfortable. This is a fairly easy thing to fix because all you need to do is get a new mattress. Often, “bad mattress” goes undiagnosed because people do not realize that it is the actual problem (not stress or mental disorders!).
If you think you may be suffering from insomnia because of your mattress you should come see us down at the Best Mattress Store in Charlotte. We have plenty of affordable new beds for you to choose from. Hopefully, after replacing your bed your sleep quality will improve, if not- it was at least worth a try. After all, doctors are more expensive than the cost of a new bed from us.
