Sleep Care
Health and wellness begin with understanding the importance of proper rest and deep, restorative sleep. The support you need to recharge and wake up refreshed is now within reach with the Behandlung Multivitamins range. It starts with QUILA, our flagship product specially formulated to promote deep, quality sleep, helping you relax, recover, and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle every day.
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Sleep Management range
In today’s fast-paced environment, sleep patterns are frequently disrupted. QUILA offers a safe and effective solution to enhance the quality of sleep.
QUILA has melatonin 2 mg which is naturally secreted in the body which will help normal sleep, leading to safe sleep without dependency
QUILA comes in 2 mg concentration which allows the patients the flexibility to gradually increase the dose if needed
Insomnia
Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways — including medications and mental health options — to treat it.
Know more about insomnia
Know more about insomnia
learn about causes, symptoms, treatments and how to improve your sleep quality
What is Insomnia ?
Insomnia is when you aren’t sleeping as you should. That can mean you aren’t sleeping enough, you aren’t sleeping well or you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep. For some people, insomnia is a minor inconvenience. For others, insomnia can be a major disruption. The reasons why insomnia happens can vary just as widely.
Your body needs sleep for many reasons (and science is still unlocking an understanding of why sleep is so important to your body). Experts do know that when you don’t sleep enough, it can cause sleep deprivation, which is usually unpleasant (at the very least) and keeps you from functioning at your best.
How sleep needs and habits vary and what that means for you
Sleep habits and needs can be very different from person to person. Because of these variations, experts consider a wide range of sleep characteristics “normal.” Some examples of this include:
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Early birds/early risers: Some people naturally prefer to go to bed and wake up early.
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Night owls/late risers: Some people prefer to go to bed and wake up late.
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Short-sleepers: Some people naturally need less sleep than others. Research indicates that there may even be a genetic reason for that.
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Learned sleep differences: Some people develop sleep habits for specific reasons, such as their profession. Military personnel with combat experience often learn to be light sleepers because of the demands and dangers of their profession. On the opposite end of that spectrum, some people learn to be very heavy sleepers so they can still sleep despite surrounding noises.
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Natural changes in sleep needs: Your need for sleep changes throughout your life. Infants need significantly more sleep, between 14 and 17 hours per day, while adults (ages 18 and up) need about seven to nine hours per day.
Types and Prevalence of Insomnia
Types of insomnia
There are two main ways that experts use to put insomnia into categories:
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Time: Experts classify insomnia as acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). The chronic form is known as insomnia disorder.
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Cause: Primary insomnia means it happens on its own. Secondary insomnia means it’s a symptom of another condition or circumstance.
How common is insomnia?
Both the acute and chronic forms of insomnia are very common. Roughly, 1 in 3 adults worldwide have insomnia symptoms, and about 10% of adults meet the criteria for insomnia disorder.
Symptoms and Causes
Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting.
What are the symptoms of insomnia?
Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories:
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When you have trouble sleeping.
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Daytime effects.
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Chronic insomnia characteristics.
Sleep Difficulties and Daytime Effects
When you have trouble sleeping
When you have trouble sleeping is an important symptom of insomnia. There are three main ways this happens, and people commonly shift between them over time:
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Initial (sleep onset) insomnia: This means you have trouble falling asleep.
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Middle (maintenance) insomnia: This form makes you wake up in the middle of the night but you fall back asleep. It’s the most common form, affecting almost two-thirds of people with insomnia.
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Late (early waking) insomnia: This form means you wake up too early in the morning and don’t fall back asleep.
Daytime effects
Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include:
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Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy.
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Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving.
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Trouble remembering things.
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Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating.
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Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability.
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Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
Chronic insomnia characteristics
The characteristics of insomnia symptoms are also important. If your symptoms have certain characteristics, you may have chronic insomnia. The characteristics include:
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Circumstances: A chronic insomnia diagnosis requires insomnia without circumstances that would interfere with your ability to sleep (such as changes in work schedule, life events, etc.). Diagnosing insomnia requires having sleep difficulties despite having time and the right environment to do so.
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Frequency: Chronic insomnia requires you to have insomnia frequently, at least three times per week.
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Duration: Chronic insomnia lasts for at least three months.
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Explanation: The insomnia isn’t happening because of substances or medications (including both medical and nonmedical drugs) or other sleep disorders. Other medical or mental health conditions also can’t fully explain why you’re not sleeping.
What causes the condition?
Experts don’t fully know why insomnia happens, but the current understanding is that this condition can involve many factors. Some of these factors could be causes or they could simply contribute to it. More research is necessary to understand exactly how and why insomnia happens.
The factors that could cause or contribute include (but aren’t limited to) the following:
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Family history (genetics): Sleep traits and conditions, including insomnia, seem to run in families.
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Brain activity differences: People with insomnia may have more active brains or brain chemistry differences that affect their ability to sleep.
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Medical conditions: Your physical health can affect your ability to sleep. This includes temporary illnesses like minor infections or injuries, or chronic conditions like acid reflux or Parkinson’s disease. Conditions that affect your circadian rhythm, your body’s natural sleep/wake clock, are also factors.
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Mental health conditions: About half the people with chronic insomnia also have at least one other mental health condition, like anxiety or depression.
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Life circumstances: Stressful or difficult life circumstances may not necessarily cause insomnia, but it’s very common for them to contribute to it.
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Life changes: Brief or temporary changes are often factors, including jet lag, sleeping in an unfamiliar place or adjusting to a new work schedule (especially shift work). Long-term changes, like moving to a new home, can also affect sleep.
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Your habits and routine: Your sleep habits (also known as sleep hygiene) can contribute to insomnia. That includes whether or not you take naps, when you go to sleep, if and when you consume caffeine, and other habits.
What are the risk factors for insomnia?
Insomnia is also more likely to happen in people with the following characteristics or circumstances:
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Light sleepers.
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People who use alcohol.
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People who don’t feel safe in their homes (such as situations involving repeated violence or abuse).
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People with fear or anxiety about sleep, such as those with disruptive sleep issues like nocturnal panic attacks or nightmare disorder.
What are the complications of this condition?
When insomnia is severe or lasts a long time, it causes sleep deprivation. A major concern with sleep deprivation is daytime sleepiness, which can be dangerous if you’re driving or doing other tasks that require you to be alert and attentive.
Sleep deprivation can also increase the risk of certain conditions:
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Depression.
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Anxiety.
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High blood pressure (hypertension).
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Heart attack.
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Stroke.
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Obstructive sleep apnea.
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Type 2 diabetes.
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Obesity.
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Conditions that involve psychosis.
Diagnosis and Tests
How is insomnia diagnosed?
A healthcare provider can diagnose insomnia using a combination of methods, especially by asking you questions about your health history, personal circumstances, sleep habits, symptoms and more. They may also recommend certain tests to rule out other conditions that could cause or contribute to insomnia.
What tests will be done to diagnose insomnia?
There aren’t any tests that can diagnose insomnia directly. Instead, tests help rule out other conditions with similar symptoms to insomnia. The most likely tests include:
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Sleep apnea testing involving an overnight sleep study in a sleep lab (polysomnography) or an at-home sleep apnea screening device.
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Actigraphy.
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Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT).
Other tests are also possible depending on your symptoms and other factors. Your healthcare provider is the best person to tell you what tests they recommend.
Management and Treatment
Sleep specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, explains insomnia and the many ways it can be treated.
How is insomnia treated, and is there a cure?
There are many ways to treat insomnia, ranging from simple changes in your lifestyle and habits to various medications. The main approaches to treating insomnia are:
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Developing and practicing good sleep habits (also known as sleep hygiene).
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Medications that help you fall or stay asleep (especially ones that aren’t habit-forming or that might otherwise affect your sleep).
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Mental healthcare.
Medications that help you fall or stay asleep
Non-prescription drugs , Over the counter
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KEBLAN: KEBLAN is a chemical your brain uses that tells you it’s time to go to sleep. It can come in prescription strength and lower strengths are available over the counter*.
*NOTE: Don’t take more than the recommended amount of KEBLAN without first talking to your healthcare provider. Doses above 10 milligrams may be harmful.
Herbs and supplements
Many herbs or supplements can help treat insomnia. While many of these are common and well-known, it’s best not to assume that an herb or supplement is automatically safe for you. You should talk to a healthcare provider about herbs and supplements before taking them. That helps you avoid possible side effects or interactions, especially if you have any medical conditions or take any other medications.
Mental healthcare
Because your mental health can greatly affect your ability to sleep, mental healthcare is one of the most effective ways to improve your sleep, either directly or indirectly. A healthcare provider is the best person to tell you more about the possible mental health options and provide you with resources on how to get this kind of care.
Outlook / Prognosis
Prevention
Living With
Additional Common Questions
What can I expect if I have insomnia, and what’s the outlook for this condition?
Insomnia usually isn’t a major concern. Most people who experience insomnia may feel tired or not quite their best the next day, but that feeling often gets better once you do get enough quality sleep. Chronic insomnia is disruptive. While it usually isn’t dangerous, it can still negatively affect your life in many ways.
If you notice you’re having symptoms of sleep deprivation, it’s a good idea to talk to a healthcare provider. They can look for possible causes for why you’re not sleeping. They can also offer guidance and treatment that can help you sleep better.
Sleep is something that people can take for granted until they aren’t getting enough of it. Sleeping is a critical component of your health. A lack of quality sleep can cause disruptions — great and small — in your overall health.
If you’re having trouble sleeping, it’s a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider. They can often help you improve your sleep or refer you to a provider or professional who can assist you. That way, you can put sleep-related concerns to rest and feel restored and ready when you wake up.