Confessions of an Insomniac

Hello Friends,

Struggles are part of everyone’s life. There is no one in the world who is not struggling. Of course it differs from person to person.

Today in this blog I am going to share with you all my personal experience of Insomnia. Many of you might not be familiar with it. So let’s first understand what it is it and what are the causes.

Before moving forward let me tell you it  is not a mental disorder or insomniac person is not mad or insane.

 ‘Insomnia’ means habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep. A person who has this habitual sleeplessness is called Insomniac.

There are medical reasons behind this:-

·        Nasal/sinus allergies

·        Gastrointestinal problems such as reflux

·        Endocrine problems such as hyperthyroidism

·        Arthritis

·        Asthma

·        Neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease

·        Chronic pain

·        Low back pain

Insomnia can be caused by psychiatric conditions such as:-

·        Depression

·        Tension

·        Getting caught up in thoughts about past events

·        Excessive worrying about future events

·        Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities

·        A general feeling of being revved up or overstimulated

Normally if you discuss with anyone in family or friends, they might misunderstand you as a mad person. Generally people who go for doctor or psychiatrist are considered as a mental patient.

Insomnia is quite common in everyone. You just need to work on it when it happens for a continuous long period of time.

Yes, I am an Insomniac and you can turn this struggle into style.

Most of my friends, have and has always suggested me to consult a doctor for this (Which I never did).

It is common among all the human beings.

Let me tell you all it is not a big or major problem that you should go for a consultant. They might simply give you medicines like sleeping pills and this make you feel problem is solved.

Again this will develop a kind of addiction in you. You won’t be able to sleep without pills and this may cause other medical issues.

First it is very necessary to know whether the cause of your Insomnia is Medical or psychological. Here I am going to write about Psychological Insomnia.

Especially people who are introverts are facing this problem.

Let’s not get into the reason. As I said, reasons will differ from person to person. Rather than going to doctor, you can help yourself from this problem.

From 2014, I found myself stuck in this habitual sleeplessness. Whole night you struggle very hard to sleep but you are unable to sleep. 

Anything that becomes a habit, it is very hard to change but not impossible.

It is very important to improve your Sleep habits. Sleep early and wake up early is an ideal healthy habit. But if you are not able to do that, try some of the ways which assisted me.

Music is one of the easy way to deal with this problem. It has both negative and positive effects. So it is necessary to choose music wisely. Listen to happy songs, funny songs or dancing numbers. It will make you feel relax and happy. Stay away from sad or melancholic songs.

In 2015, I joined Masters in English at Department of English where I gained a focus on my dreams.

The way which has helped me a lot: is to keep yourself doing some productive work at night. Once you know that you are not able to sleep and if you simply try to sleep just by turning sides on the bed, it won’t work at all. At that time we can continue with our work.

Being a literature student I like to read and write. Most of this I do at night when I am unable to sleep. People who know me, they are very well aware that I study at late night and most of the blogs I write at midnight. Well this is not a healthy habit though, but it works to keep your mind away from unnecessary thoughts. After writing or reading, you will feel relax and can get good sound sleep. This way I have turned my Struggle into my Style.

Similarly you can work on your passions and dreams. 

One way is that you can take a cold water shower at night before going to sleep. This will make your body and mind relaxed. (As suggested by one Insomniac friend).

Here are some of the ways which has helped me a lot and today I get good sound sleep. Of course someday due to excitement you are unable to sleep but that is totally a different case.

People say if you are in love, you are unable to sleep. It is not always love if it has become a habit, kindly try these ways.

Insomnia is not a disease. So enjoy being Insomniac and turn your Struggle into Style. 

Works Cited:-

Neubauer, David N. and Russell Rosenberg. National Sleep Foundation. n.d. 14 February 2018. <https://sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/home>

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