Insomnia (It's All About Stress)

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep pathologies in the world. Everyone experiences difficulty sleeping or staying asleep from time to time, but for people with chronic insomnia, the condition can be a nightmare. Insomnia can cause people to fear going to sleep, because they fear they will not sleep. Stress is a major trigger for insomnia, but how exactly does stress cause insomnia, and is this process the same for all people? Insomnia can come in many forms, but most scientists agree that the underlying pathology is hyperarousal. People with insomnia can have insomnia for years before they seek medical help. This is unfortunate, because effective treatment exists, and patients with insomnia can continue to improve from their symptoms even up to two years after beginning treatment. Insomnia can affect many systems in the body, resulting in significant morbidity. In this video, we take a closer look at insomnia and the role stress plays in bringing on this common condition.