Restful sleep rejuvenates us, leaving us refreshed to face the day, Yet, research shows up to 30% of people experiene insomnia symptons at some point.
Insomnia, a sleep disorder, involves difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or achieving restorative sleep , often with debilitating effects.
Causes include stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or medications.
Symptoms of insomnia include:
- Trouble falling asleep
- Frequent waking at night
- Early morning waking
- Feeling unrefreshed upon waking
- Daytime concentration difficulties
- Irritability or mood swings
Sleep is vital for health, and disruptions impact physical and mental well-being. Research links poor sleep to various conditions.
Physical Conditions:
- Cardiovascular Issues:
- Sleep deprivation may contribute to hypertension, raising risks of heart disease and stroke.
- Obesity:
- Poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones, potentiality leading to weight gain and obesity.
- Diabetes:
- Sleep issues are linked to insulin resistance, increasing type 2 diabetes risk.
- Immune System Function:
- Lack of sleep weakens immunity, increasing infection susceptibility.
- Pain Sensitivity:
- Poor sleep can worsen chronic pain and lower pain tolerance.
- Hormonal Imbalances:
- Sleep disruptions affect stress, growth, and metabolism hormones.
- Digestive Disorders:
- Poor sleep may aggravate conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Mental Health Conditions:
- Depression:
- Insomnia or oversleeping can worsen depressive symptoms.
- Anxiety:
- Poor sleep heightens anxiety, often linked to disruptive sleep patterns.
- Bipolar Disorder:
- Irregular sleep can trigger manic or depressive episodes.
- Schizophrenia:
- Sleep issues may worsen cognitive impairments in schizophrenia.
- ADHD :
- Sleep problems are prevalent in individuals with ADHD, and improving sleep hygiene can be a part of comprehensive ADHD management.
- Cognitive Function:
- Poor sleep impairs memory, attention, and problem-solving.
How can Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Liverpool Help?
Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy in Liverpool helps clients relax, release tension, and ease into sleep, addressing insomnia’s root causes.
By reducing stress and anxiety, key insomnia triggers, hypnotherapy in Liverpool restores healthy sleep patterns, promoting positive change.
We teach relaxation techniques to prepare you for restful sleep, a core part of the therapy.
Many clients at Inner Work Hypnotherapy seek help for various concerns, often including sleep issues. Challenges like restless nights or waking unrefreshed improve significantly after just a few sessions of sleep improvement hypnotherapy in Liverpool.