Causes of insomnia
Medicines that may affect sleep include antidepressants, medicines to treat heart diseases and blood pressure, anti-allergic medicines, stimulants and corticosteroids.
- Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
- It is known that coffee, tea, cola and other caffeinated drinks are stimulants.
- medical problems
Chronic pain from breathing problems or frequent urination may cause insomnia. Other medical problems associated with insomnia include:
Congestive heart failure
- Diabetes
- Diseases of the lungs
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Brain attack
- Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Acquired insomnia
This type may appear in the case of severe anxiety about lack of sleep and trying to sleep too much. Most people with acquired insomnia sleep better when they are not in their natural environment or when they are not trying to sleep, such as while watching TV or while reading.