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| Causes of Insomnia |  The origin of insomnia relates to physical and psychological conditioning processes. Consider the most common causes of this disorder.
Psychological Causes:
- The most common psychological causes include depression, stress, and anxiety. Many people suffer from insomnia during the acute phases of a mental disease.
- Worrying bedtime
- Mania or hypomania
Physiological Causes span from circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-wake disbalance, to a great number of medical conditions. They are:
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Pain from any cause or source
- Sleep disorders: periodic limb movement disorder, night myoclonus, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome
- Drug or alcohol intoxication or withdrawal
- Dyspnea from any cause
Certain Medications have been associated with insomnia. Among them:
- certain asthma preparations
- some medications that contain stimulants
- medicines for high blood pressure
Nonprescription Drugs:
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Alcohol
- Diet pills
Environmental Causes:
- Disruptive bed partner with loud snoring or periodic leg movements
- Bedroom too cold or too hot
- Irritating noise
- Exercise, eating, alcohol or caffeine use before bedtime
- Jet lag
- Sleeping during your daytime
- Shift work
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