Sleep Disorders - The Worldwide Epidemic

Did you know that almost half of Americans suffers from a sleep disorder? Sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and apnea are less common, however insomnia alone affects a third of all adults. What is more shocking is that insomnia remains largely under-recognized and inadequately treated.

What is clear is that there is a severe lack of physician education about insomnia, and also the belief that sleep complaints are not important, among both patients and physicians. This obviously does not help and contributes to the fact that only 5% of Americans with sleep disorders ever seek help from their physician.

A whopping 40% of insomniacs medicate themselves to get to sleep, more commonly with the use of over-the-counter sleep aids. For the common insomniac it would appear that there really isn't an awful lot of help out there. It's not a surprise that big companies are cashing in on over-the-counter sleep aids.

What people generally realize is that sleeping pills do not cure their insomnia, but they have no choice in order to fall asleep, however brief and un-refreshing it may be. What needs to be tackled is the cause of insomnia, only then will you be able to conquer insomnia effectively.

But how do we do this if even our doctors can't seem to help us? Where do we look for insomnia cures? Well that answer really depends on what you are willing to try. We are all different and indeed what works for others may not work for you.

Searching for an insomnia cure is like wading through a giant haystack. You may have tried the obvious option, the sleeping pill. However sleeping pills have their side effects which often make taking them pointless.

This is why many people are turning towards alternative medicines and practices. We live in a world and age where information is only a few clicks away. Many people have cured their insomnia with alternative therapies. There are many alternative solutions out there if you are prepared to look.

There is a wealth of information and help out there for people who suffer from sleep disorders, but it's your choice to dig a little deeper and avoid the easy options. Make the right decisions and find the right help.