For many men and women, getting a good night’s sleep is a difficult feat – an anxiety related sleep disorder can make it difficult to fall asleep, and stay asleep. While a warm bath and a glass of milk might seem like the simple solution, those who suffer from recurring symptoms associated with anxiety know that it can take a lot more than a hot bath to cure this ailment. While lots of people report having the occasional bad nights sleep, for many people who experience long-term sleep disorders and anxiety, it is a chronic problem.

Anxiety Disorders & Sleep

The term “anxiety disorder” encompasses a group of illnesses that include obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder and phobias. These are all medical conditions, which can be treated. These disorders can result from stress and anxiety, and can present themselves in a variety of ways. Some people might experience insomnia, which is the clinical term for when someone is unable to fall asleep or stay sleep. This could include waking up too early in the morning, or waking up feeling un-refreshed and drowsy. There are many common sleep disorders, such as sleep walking, sleep apnea and narcolepsy (falling asleep spontaneously). Read the rest of this entry »