Category: Insomnia

Many people turn to medication to help them cope with anxiety and depression. Zoloft is a popular anti-depressant found on the market today and it has had some very positive effects on patients who use it for depression.
Everyone gets depressed at one time or another and everyone has anxiety at one time or another. Sometimes […]

Wellbutrin is the brand name for the drug bupropion, which is normally prescribed for the treatment of depression and is marketed today by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.  Bupropion is of the amino ketone class of chemicals, and acts as both a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.  Chemically, it is a derivative […]

When you think of the islands of the South Pacific, several images and impressions probably come to mind. The sound of the sea, gentle breezes and sounds of leaves rustling as you enjoy the peace and serenity. Sounds good – let’s go there now!
Oddly, there is a tree native to the South Pacific islands called […]

Most of us get the occasional headache and it’s not major concern. A bit uncomfortable, but a couple of aspirin will fix you up. Migraine headaches are another story. If you’ve ever had one, you know you never want to have another. The trouble is, some people are afflicted with regular migraines, and nothing seems […]

Feeling stressed? Perhaps you are trying to do too much with your day. I know that some people scoff and say that there is never enough to do. Perhaps your problem might be that you are just too busy. You may be surprised to know that you may not have too much to do, you […]

A brandy before bedtime is one of the oldest prescriptions for a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol anywhere close to bedtime may disturb rather than aid sleep.
While alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, it can significantly diminish the quality of sleep you obtain during the night. For example, having alcohol in your system […]

Many adults consume caffeine on a regular basis and, on average, ingest the caffeine equivalent of about three cups of coffee a day (about 280 milligrams). A select few of us (about 20 percent) have really got it had, consuming up to 500 mg or more.
As ubiquitous as caffeine is, it’s a drug that produces […]

Prescription sleep medications may be taken:
1. when sleep difficulties cause problems in carrying out daily activities
2. the cause of insomnia has been identified and found best treated with medication
3. the sleep problem is expected to be temporary and short-term
4. behavioral approaches did not help or the person is unwilling to try them
5. insomnia is expected […]

Older People Need Less Sleep
In truth, older people need just as much as sleep as younger adults. They may have trouble getting it because they wake up more frequently during the night, total sleep need does not decrease much with age.
Alcohol Does Not Help You In Your Sleep
Alcohol is not an effective sleep aid. Its […]

If you have problems getting to sleep, you know how frustrating it can be. You may toss and turn for hours before you fall asleep or you may find that you wake up many times in the night no matter what you do. Others have problems with fatigue during the day, even though they think […]