Are You at Risk?
Contributing factors
The more items that apply to you, the more likely you may be to experience insomnia.
Feeling stressed
Including worrying about everyday issues and stressful events—such as work, money, or relationships
Being over age 60
Because it becomes harder to stay asleep as you get older
Taking certain medications
Some have ingredients that can keep you awake, including certain over-the-counter products and prescription medications
Making certain lifestyle choices
Including smoking, drinking alcohol or caffeine, and not being physically active
Having unhealthy sleep habits
Including sleeping in an uncomfortable environment (too warm, noisy or light), spending too much time in bed, napping too long, and going to bed and waking up at different times each day
Going against your circadian rhythms (internal clock)
When you try to sleep on a schedule that’s not natural for your body, like when you travel to another time zone or work the night shift
What may be causing your insomnia?
Understanding some of the causes of insomnia may hold the key to helping you sleep. With this simple quiz, test your knowledge and learn about what’s true and what’s false about insomnia!
Sleep Quiz 1 of 5
Not exactly, but..
Keeping a consistent wake/sleep schedule is important. Doing so can play a crucial role in strengthening the natural rhythms of your wake and sleep cycles. This helps you get the sleep you need throughout the night.
Correct!
That’s FALSE. Keeping a consistent wake/sleep schedule is important. Doing so can play a crucial role in strengthening the natural rhythms of your wake and sleep cycles. This helps you get the sleep you need throughout the night.
Not totally wrong
Although worrying about obligations such as finances, work, school, and your overall health can certainly keep you up at night, managing your stress alone may not be enough. Insomnia is a treatable condition. And when managing stress isn’t enough, there are medications available. Talk to your doctor if your insomnia is becoming a burden.
You’re right
Although worrying about obligations such as finances, work, school, and your overall health can certainly keep you up at night, managing your stress alone may not be enough. Insomnia is a treatable condition. And when managing stress isn’t enough, there are medications available. Talk to your doctor if your insomnia is becoming a burden.
‘A’ for effort
This is TRUE. Practicing good sleep hygiene—like avoiding caffeine in the evening, powering down electronics, and meditating before bed—play an important part in a successful treatment plan, but they’re not always enough. If you've tried making lifestyle changes and are still struggling with insomnia, it may be time to talk to your doctor about your options.
High five!
Practicing good sleep hygiene—like avoiding caffeine in the evening, powering down electronics, and meditating before bed—play an important part in a successful treatment plan, but they’re not always enough. If you've tried making lifestyle changes and are still struggling with insomnia, it may be time to talk to your doctor about your options.
We wish this wasn’t true
But unfortunately, it can be. Age may bring wisdom, but it may also come with difficulty staying asleep. There are many reasons why people aged 60+ are more likely to experience insomnia.
Unfortunately, this is true
You spotted the truth. Age may bring wisdom, but it may also come with difficulty staying asleep. There are many reasons why people aged 60+ are more likely to experience insomnia.
Shucks, that’s true
Your brain activity helps to regulate your sleep. There are 2 main pathways in your brain that work together to regulate your wake and sleep. Each pathway has chemical messengers that send signals.
Under regular conditions, sleep occurs when the wake-promoting signals turn down and sleep-promoting signals ramp up and take over, allowing you to transition to sleep. Now you can see how both pathways may play a role in insomnia.
You’re heating up!
That’s TRUE. Your brain activity helps to regulate your sleep. There are 2 main pathways in your brain that work together to regulate your wake and sleep. Each pathway has chemical messengers that send signals.
Under regular conditions, sleep occurs when the wake-promoting signals turn down and sleep-promoting signals ramp up and take over, allowing you to transition to sleep. Now you can see how both pathways may play a role in insomnia.
Is it time you ask your health care professional about BELSOMRA?
If you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep and you’ve tried lifestyle changes with limited success—ask your doctor if BELSOMRA could be right for you.
Aid that conversation by downloading this helpful doctor discussion tool and bring it with you to your next appointment.
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If you’re having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes or medicine.
