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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