Insomnia

Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! What exactly is sleep and why do we need it? Sleep is the state of partial or full unconsciousness by which the body restores itself. Without sleep, it would be impossible to survive. The body needs time to rejuvenate its system functions, and to temporarily shut down and rest. An appropriate amount of sleep for a young-adult is around 8 or 9 hours. The inability to fall asleep or to sleep long enough to …

…often a symptom of another disorder too. Whether it be through mental or physical treatment, it can be overridden. The problem simply cannot be avoided and should be treated for. Even if insomnia is short-term, treatment is essential. Short-term insomnia leads to chronic insomnia. The earlier you treat the problem, the more curable it is. Sleep needs to be an enjoyment and a remedy! Especially since we spend a third of our life doing it.