Causes Of Sleep Loss
There are many possible causes for difficulty falling or staying asleep. Sometimes there is one underlying cause but in many
cases there are multiple factors that lead to occasional sleep loss.
Some of the common psychological causes of occasional sleep loss are:
Anxiety: A condition in which individuals feel increased tension, apprehension, and feelings of helplessness, fear, worry and uncertainty.
Stress: The ability to handles stress varies from person to person. Stress levels are related to a person's ability to cope with
emotional, physical, social or economic changes or issues.
Depression: A mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, despair or discouragement.
Some of the physical causes of sleep loss include:
- Hormonal Changes In Women
- Decreased Melatonin levels
- Chronic Medical Conditions
- Pain
- A Family History Of Sleep Loss
Events that can cause occasional sleep loss include:
- Adjustment sleep disorder: This form of sleep loss is a reaction to change or stress. It may be triggered by a traumatic event
such as an illness or the death of a spouse or a minor event such as a change in the weather or an argument with someone.
- Shift work: Individuals who work long shifts at night or have rotating shifts are prone to sleep problems.
- Medications: Sleep Loss can be a side effect of various medications, both prescription and over the counter.
- Caffeine And Alcohol: Caffeine interferes with sleep Drinking alcohol before going to bed also disrupts the body's natural rhythms.