InsomniaHow many times during the night do we turn, check the clock, find it ticking and say to ourselves: "If I could fall asleep now, I would sleep at least five hours "? But sleep doesn't come, so we keep tossing and turning. This happens to many people and may suffer from a disorder called insomnia. People who suffer from this disorder have many complaints and many have similar symptoms. Symptoms can vary from stress to pain to a constant feeling of fatigue. Insomnia is a very difficult condition to live with. It is difficult for both those who suffer from it and the members. According to Linde and Savaley, The Sleep Book (1974), "the person who has difficulty sleeping is not alone" (p. 9). of chronic insomnia” (p. 9). Many non-insomniacs have occasional periods where they wonder if they would survive a sleepless night. Many insomniacs are unable to fall asleep due to pain and discomfort. Those who can fall asleep but can't stay asleep may be caused by depression or too many things to worry about. In Ernest Hartmann's The Sleeping Pill (1978), some causes of insomnia (p. 113). He says pain and discomfort do indeed play a significant role in difficulty staying asleep. Because those who have difficulty staying asleep may be due to depression or having too much to worry about. In The Sleep Book (1974) by Linde and Savary, Dr. Dale C. Friend states that "insomnia can be classified according to four causes: tension, fatigue, discomfort, and intermittent insomnia" (p. 100). Tension insomnia mainly occurs in executives or people who are worried about their company. Tension builds up inside during the day and stays inside at bedtime, it doesn't come out, so they tend to worry and can't fall asleep. Fatigue insomnia occurs when people are tired during the day and then take a nap in the early afternoon and therefore cannot fall asleep at bedtime. People suffering from unpleasant insomnia often complain of stomach upset, such as ulcers, toothache or arthritis. This causes them to wake up during the night, which bothers them. Back-and-forth insomnia occurs when patients feel like they didn't sleep at all during the night when they actually did, but only stayed in the first stages of light sleep...... middle of paper ...... our minds and ourselves. We need to exercise properly, at the appropriate times, sleep at the right times, and never be so stressed that we can't sleep at night. Insomnia can affect a person very quickly and it is difficult to get rid of this disorder without a lot of effort. If we follow the advice given here, we will have an easier life.ReferencesEddy, M.; & Walbroehl, G. (1999) Practical therapy: insomnia. American Academy of Family Physicians [Online] Expanded Academic Index. Available at www.web6.infotrac.galegroup.comHartmann, E. (1978). The sleeping pill. New Haven and London: Yale University Press Linde, S.; & Savary, L. (1974) The Book of Sleep New York NY: Harper and RowMendelson, WB (1977). Human sleep and its disorders New York NY: Plenum PressPresident and Fellows of Harvard College (December 1, 1998). Insomnia: Get a good night's sleep. Harvard Health Letter [Online] Expanded academic index available.www.web6.infotrac.galegroup.comRoberts, S. (April 1, 1999) Ten Tips for a