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Alcohol And Insomnia: A Bad Combination
By Benjamin Edwards
Insomnia is a terrible condition that robs a person of sleep. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep, usually in reoccurring episodes. Many people associate insomnia and alcohol, but there is more to the story. It has been said that is a good treatment for insomnia, when in reality it is more of a hinderance than a solution.
Why Affects Sleep
Consuming affects the body in many ways. Because it is a depressant, it can make a person feel tired, but typically at a time that is outside their regular sleep cycle. Plus, after its effects wear off, it can actually stimulate the body. This depends on the amount of consumed, and varies by person, but either way actually disrupts the circadian rhythm or sleep pattern.
Multiple studies have proven that does indeed induce sleep at first, but more importantly it interrupts the second cycle, known as REM sleep. REM stands for "rapid eye movement", and it is the most restful period of sleep, so by disrupting it the sufferer's quality of rest is greatly reduced. For people who consume regularly, the withdrawal affects they experience during sleep reduce the effects of sleep. So, the combination of insomnia and can lead to prolonged problems getting a good night’s sleep.
More Issues With Alcohol
One other issue with drinking
as an insomnia "treatment" is the limiting of long-term treatment choices. This can be a vicious cycle, because the sufferer will latch onto as their choice for getting to sleep due to the short-term results, causing serious long-term problems with their liver, excess body fat, heart and kidneys.
It is much easier to stop the tendency to use as a solution for insomnia when provided with a better, healthy alternative. There are many prescriptions on the market to treat insomnia's effects, and plenty of excellent alternative treatments as well. One natural hormone, known as melatonin, helps to trigger the body's sleep patterns. Some have reported findings of being directly related to a shortage of melatonin in the body, which can lead to an increase in insomnia's negative side effects
By using healthy treatment options such as behavioral treatments such as meditation, feng shui or soothing music, herbal remedies or even prescriptions, the insomnia sufferer can enjoy better sleep without the use of alcohol. If you want to completely eliminate your insomnia forever, and get the best sleep you've gotten since you were a baby, sign up for the 100% free "Sleep Haven" web class at TiredOfInsomnia.com!
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