The ABC of Insomnia

The ABC of Insomnia – Definitions of key insomnia terms for letters A,B & C

Here are a selection of key terms you may hear about regularly whilst researching about insomnia. If you’re like me you’ll have had no idea about what they meant at first – so hopefully I’ve done some of the hard work for you.

Please find below definitions for some of the key terms beginning with A,B or C. I’ll post definitions of other key definitions at some time in future blogs.

ACTIGRAM – Electronic devices used by specialists to measure brain activity. This in turn helps measure sleep and wakefulness.

ADVANCED SLEEP PHASE SYNDROME – Sometimes known as ASPS. This is a type of insomnia where the sufferer has problems staying awake in the evening, but then cannot sleep beyond the early hours.

ANTIHISTAMINES – More well known for treating allergies or being used to ease nettle or insect stings – they are known to cause drowsiness so are often used to help aid sleep and cure insomnia.

BENZODIAZEPINES – This is a group of drugs which are regularly used to treat anxiety sufferers. By curing the anxiety people have it can help alleviate insomnia.

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM – This is more commonly known as your own body clock – and is what controls the cycle of when you are awake and when you are asleep.

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDER – Disorders to your body clock which affect you ability to sleep at certain times.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY – A treatment for insomnia which works through the power of positive thought.

CHRONOC INSOMNIA – Insomnia that lasts longer than a month is categorized as “chronic”.

Watch out for more helpful definitions in future blogs.
Good luck with your finding some relief from your insomnia.



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