EYES WIDE SHUT ..............

It is 1:30am and I'm trying my best to close my eyes and finally go to sleep. I'm lying in bed exhausted but with my eyes wide open staring at the ceiling listening to the never ending sound of the clock ticking. Unfortunately, for the last two days I've had a case of insomnia. If you have ever experienced this you know exactly how difficult insomnia can be. Insomnia is a common condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. This can range from mild to severe, depending on how often it occurs and for how long. I don't have problems sleeping often but when I do I can tell you it is a difficult experience to have. According to Womenshealth.gov there are two types of this condition which are called primary and secondary insomnia. I also found that insomnia can be triggered by life events, medical, physical and emotional changes. It can also effect your daily activities the next day making you feel tired, unable to focus, emotional, and feeling of anxiety. After researching, this condition can be treated through prescription sleep medicines, over the counter sleep aides, and natural remedies. According to well.com simple insomnia techniques such as drinking herb tea, playing soothing music, or taking a warm bath before bed are simple tips to help with getting a good nights sleep. The next time I have trouble sleeping I will try one of the natural remedies so I will be able to close my eyes and fall sound asleep.