Insomnia:

When You Just Can't

Sleep
Insomnia
("not
sleeping")
means difficulty in falling
asleep, staying asleep, or
sleeping deeply and restfully.

There are two types of

insomnia
primary

(insomnias not ascribed to any

external cause) and
secondary

(insomnias resulting from an

illness or substance, or defined as
sleep disorders)

Primary Insomnias
Psychophysiological

Insomnia
Sleep State Misperception
Idiopathic Insomnia

Secondary Insomnias
Adjustment

Insomnia
Behavioral Insomnias of
Childhood
Inadequate Sleep Hygiene
Insomnia Caused By a Drug or
Substance, or a Medical or
Psychiatric Problem

Insomnia Caused By a Drug or

Substance, or a Medical or
Psychiatric Problem
Food

allergy insomnia
Nocturnal eating/drinking
syndrome
dependency insomnias

Methods of Coping With

Remove Its Environmental Cause
Insomnia
Treat

the Underlying Condition Causing

Insomnia
The Cognitive Behavioral Approach
sleep education
cognitive behavior therapy
Relaxation therapy
Practice goodsleep hygiene
Sleep restriction
Passive wakefulness
using abiofeedback monitor
keeping adiary

Sleeping Medications
Drugs

advertised assleep aids

Antihistamines
Melatonin
Nasal decongestants
Herbal Remedies

Valerian
Hops
Herbal teas
Kava

Prescription Sleep Medication