Sleep problems involve having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep or staying awake:

Dont get enough sleep

Dont have restful

Have trouble staying awake when I sit still, watch television or read

Fall asleep or fell very tired while driving

Have problems concentrating at home, work or school

Have problems doing my work at my job or school

Be often told by others that you looke tired

Have trouble controlling my emotions

Feel like you are slow to react

Feel like you have to take a nap almost everyday

Cau of sleep problem

• Changes to your sleep-wake cycle, such as working night shift when you usually sleep
• Not getting enough sleep to feel rested and alert through the day
• Health problems such as asthma, heart failure, or pain and certain medicines Alcohol, caffeine or nicotine use
• Sleep disorders

Common types of sleep disorders 

Insomnia

Insomnia includes any problem with falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early in the morning. Factors that may cause insomnia include:

• Illness
• Feeling sad
• Stress
• Caffeine
• Alcohol or drugs
• Certain medicines
• Heavy smoking
• Poor sleep habits such as:

1. Daytime napping
2. Sleeping in a place with a lot of noise or light
3. Going to bed early
4. Spending too much time in bed awake and watching TV or your smart phone scren

Make changes to the factors that may be causing your insomnia if possible. Talk to your doctor if you have a hard time sleeping more than 3 nights a week for a month. Have a regular bedtime routine. Limit caffeine, alcohol and smoking.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is when breathing stops at times during sleep. The length of time that breathing stops can vary from a few seconds to over a minute. During this time, the body does not get enough oxygen. 

Sleep apnea can occur many times each night. See your doctor if your family notices loud snoring or lack of breathing during sleep. Other signs you may notice include falling asleep during the day and not feeling rested when you wake up in the morning. Treatment of sleep apnea involves keeping the airway open during sleep. This may include:

•           Having a sleep study to check how your breathing changes during sleep
•           Weight loss
•           Avoiding alcohol
•           Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to open the airway during sleep

Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is having a hard time staying awake during the day. A person with narcolepsy may suddenly fall asleep during an activity. Treatment involves taking medicine to help you stay awake during the daytime.

Night Terrors
Night terrors occur when a person wakes suddenly with screaming, confusion or panic. Night terrors are treated with medicines taken during the day.

Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking is any activity outside the bed, such aslike walking, that is done while a person is still asleep. The person often does not remember the activity. It is not dangerous to wake a sleep walker, but injuries can occur during sleepwalking. Keep a sleepwalker safe from injury such as blocking the stairs with a gate and removing objects to prevent tripping. Talk to a doctor if there are safety concerns with sleepwalking or if it occurs often.

Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome is leg discomfort often felt at night. The discomfort may feel like a creeping sensation, which only gets better by moving the legs. Restless leg syndrome may cause insomnia and daytime sleepiness. There is no known cause or cure for restless leg syndrome. Talk to your doctor about ways to manage the problem. You can also try reducing stress, taking warm baths, massage and stretching exercises to help your muscles relax. Medicine may be prescribed to help discomfort if sleep is greatly disturbed.

Talk to your doctor if you have signs of a sleep problem. Your doctor may talk to you about ways to manage your problem or order a sleep study. A sleep study is a 6 to 8 hour recording of your brain activity, heart rate, leg movements, oxygen levels and breathing while you sleep at night.

Some slep solutions

• Go to bed at the same time each night
• Do not take alcohol, stimulants, or eat right before bed
• Meditate or pray: consciously move your mind to a relaxing place
• Do NOT watch TV or your smart phone screen for at least an hour before sleeling: the blue spectrum of light signals your brain to stay awake
• Take a luke warm or cool shower before bed: if your body temperature is slightly lower, it is likely to make you sleepy
• Do not read or watch emotional items or argue before bedtime
• A warm, soothing drink may be helpful, such as hot chocolate or dau do den about a half hour before bedtime
• Do not exercise right before bed, but an hour or 2 before is helpful to some people

Source: healthinfotranslations