According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Insomnia is a disorder of sleep or the inability to sleep, often caused by stress (financial, family, school, trauma, job loss). It can be chronic or short-term. Chronic insomnia results from the inability to sleep through the night, go to sleep, or achieve high-quality sleep. Short-lived insomnia may be due to sudden life events like getting used to a new home or work schedule. Using CBD for sleep could help counteract these challenges.
Other causes of insomnia are inconsistent sleep habits, eating too late, mental health challenges, medication side effects, caffeine, and a lack of physical activity. Sleep deprivation can lead to memory loss and inability to concentrate and put you at risk for hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
As a caveat, a Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that 9 in 10 Americans use technological devices an hour before bed. Results indicated that using passive technology like music or TV did not affect sleep quality. Versus interactive cellphones, laptops, and game consoles, an hour before bed made it difficult to fall asleep or have a refreshing sleep. Study participants reported insufficient or poor sleep quality, inability to stay asleep, or extreme daytime fatigue.
Insomnia Causes:
- Blue light from cellphones and computers
- Stress
- Inconsistent sleep habits
- Late-night eating
- Sudden life events
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Rx side effects
- Caffeine (especially late in the day)
- Lack of exercise