{"id":81,"date":"2019-10-17T23:33:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T23:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dosramosdoctors.co.za\/?p=81"},"modified":"2023-08-12T18:14:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T18:14:47","slug":"insomnia-and-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integratedhealth.co.za\/index.php\/2019\/10\/17\/insomnia-and-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Insomnia and Fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is Insomnia?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insomnia<\/strong>\u00a0is a type of\u00a0sleep disorder. Individuals with insomnia find it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. People with insomnia often don\u2019t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleeping, either. This can lead to\u00a0fatigue\u00a0and other symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Fatigue?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fatigue<\/strong>\u00a0is a term used to describe an overall feeling of tiredness or lack of energy. It isn\u2019t the same as simply feeling drowsy or sleepy. When you\u2019re fatigued, you have no motivation and no energy. Being sleepy may be a symptom of fatigue, but it\u2019s not the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>Fatigue is a common symptom of many medical conditions that range in severity from mild to serious. It\u2019s also a natural result of some lifestyle choices, such as lack of exercise or poor diet.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Causes<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Insomnia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Short-term insomnia may be caused by\u00a0stress, an upsetting or\u00a0traumatic event, or changes to your sleep habits.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic insomnia lasts for at least three months and is usually secondary to another problem or a combination of problems, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>medical conditions which make it harder to sleep, such as\u00a0arthritis\u00a0or\u00a0back pain<\/li>\n<li>psychological issues, such as\u00a0anxiety\u00a0or\u00a0depression<\/li>\n<li>substance use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fatigue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are\u00a0many potential causes of fatigue. They can be divided into three general categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lifestyle factors<\/li>\n<li>physical health conditions<\/li>\n<li>mental health issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifestyle factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing fatigue, your activities and other lifestyle choices may be the root cause. For example, fatigue can result from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>physical exertion<\/li>\n<li>lack of physical activity<\/li>\n<li>lack of sleep<\/li>\n<li>being overweight or\u00a0obese<\/li>\n<li>periods of\u00a0emotional stress<\/li>\n<li>boredom<\/li>\n<li>grief<\/li>\n<li>taking certain medications, such as\u00a0antidepressants\u00a0or sedatives<\/li>\n<li>using\u00a0alcohol\u00a0on a regular basis<\/li>\n<li>using illicit drugs, such as cocaine<\/li>\n<li>consuming\u00a0too much caffeine<\/li>\n<li>not eating a nutritious diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Physical health conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many medical conditions can also cause fatigue. Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>anemia<\/li>\n<li>arthritis<\/li>\n<li>fibromyalgia<\/li>\n<li>chronic fatigue syndrome<\/li>\n<li>infections, such as\u00a0cold\u00a0and\u00a0flu<\/li>\n<li>Addison\u2019s disease, a disorder that can affect your hormone levels<\/li>\n<li>hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid<\/li>\n<li>hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid<\/li>\n<li>sleep disorders, such as insomnia<\/li>\n<li>eating disorders, such as anorexia<\/li>\n<li>autoimmune disorders<\/li>\n<li>congestive heart failure<\/li>\n<li>cancer<\/li>\n<li>diabetes<\/li>\n<li>kidney disease<\/li>\n<li>liver\u00a0disease<\/li>\n<li>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/li>\n<li>emphysema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mental health issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mental health conditions\u00a0can also lead to fatigue. For example, fatigue is a common symptom of\u00a0anxiety,\u00a0depression, and\u00a0seasonal affective disorder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Insomnia? 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