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Insomnia & Sleep Issues

The Symptoms of Insomnia

Physical 

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  • feeling tired after waking up

  • reduced energy.

  • increased risk of severe health issues

  • reduced concentration & focus

  • tension headaches (feels like a tight band around head)

  • difficulty falling asleep at night

  • waking up during the night

  • waking up too early

  • clumsiness & increased accidents

​Mental

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  • anxiety & stress

  • low mood

  • Irritability

  • obsessed with the act of sleeping.

Changes in Behaviour​

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  • Difficulty socialising - In severe cases, may prevent you carrying out everyday activities, such as eating out or meeting friends.

  • New irritability, snappy with friends & family

  • Poor performance in job or school.

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Sessions on average: 8 - 12

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What is Insomnia?

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Insomnia is an issue with sleep where the sufferer finds it hard to fall asleep, finds it hard to stay asleep &/or cause them to wake up too early unable to return to sleep. 

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The amount of sleep we need is different for each of us however on average most adults need around 7 to 8 hours per night,  children 9 to 13 hours & toddlers/babies 12 to 17 hours.

 

Most adults will suffer from a short-term insomnia, which can last for days or weeks, less than 3 months. Insomnia which lasts longer than 3 months is called long-term insomnia. 

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What causes Insomnia?

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Insomnia is commonly caused by anxiety and stress but the sleep pattern can also be affected trauma.

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There are a collection of short term causes which can disrupt the biological clock e.g.:

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  • shift work - especially where there is irregular work pattern.

  • new regular/short term noise,

  • a room that's too hot or cold,

  • an uncomfortable bed,

  • alcohol, caffeine or nicotine,

  • recreational drugs like cocaine or ecstasy,

  • jet lag often disturbs sleep pattern for a couple of days.

  • nightmares

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Insomnia could also be the result of medical conditions such as 

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It is essential that if you are suffering from Insomnia you contact a medical professional to rule out any medical conditions before considering an alternative treatment.

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With Solution Focused Hypnotherapy at The Willows Hypnotherapy I can help you manage the anxiety, stress & trauma which have caused your insomnia by alleviating the symptoms and finding solutions. 

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By using a combination of psychotherapy techniques & trance I can facilitate the process of recovery and by explaining how the brain works, why & how ansomnia is created and what we can do about it my client's are active & engaged in all the sessions.  This process allows the client to think more clearly, rationally.

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