Risk Factors for Sleep Disorders and Sleep Aids For Them

Part I

To start with, you need to decide if you do have a sleep disorder. Answer these questions will help you deicide if you do.

Do you have trouble falling asleep?
Do you have problems staying asleep?

You should be able to get at least six to nine hours of sleep. If you are waking up during the night, a sleep disorder might be the cause.

During the day do you feel anxious, annoyed or sleepy?

Having a sleep disorder will leave you tired during the day.

Have you experience some stressful effect? Like the death of a loved one?
Do you smoke before bed?
Drink caffeine before bed?
Drink alcohol before bed?
Are you or do you have?
Depressed?
Asthma?
Diabetes?
Ulcers?
Pregnant?
Painful medical conduction, like arthritis, or fibromyhalgia?

Having any of the above medical problems might be the reason for your restless sleeping.

If you answered yes to any of these questions you might have a sleeping disorder. Cutting back on some things might help with your sleeping. Try and stop smoking. Don't drink caffeine three or more hours before bedtime. The same goes with alcohol.

If you have stopped what was mentioned above then you should check in with you're doctor. They'll be able to see if you do indeed have a sleep disorder.

If you do have one, it is best that you do get help for your sleep disorder. Not sleeping can result in serious heath problems. There are many options that you can look at that will help with your sleep disorder. These sleep aids can be bought over the counter. Or you can go to your doctor and he'll give you a prescription. Make sure that you read the instructions on any medication you take.