Insomnia in Teenagers - How to Help Your Teens Conquer Insomnia

If you're not aware of the impact of insomnia in teenagers, you might
want to take a second look. No wonder why you can't keep your teens
from watching the late night show, or why they still looked tired in
the morning after going to bed early. Sleeplessness or problems
sleeping among teenagers may not appear serious at first, but insomnia
in teenagers is very much a reality. In fact, insomnia in teenagers is
very common.
In a study particularly among US teens, more than 90% reported having
problems sleeping at least twice per week within the past year. For
some, insomnia seemed chronic and recurrent, beginning from the age of
11.
And because of school the next day, teens still need to get up early
despite lack of sleep. This sleep deprivation can cause irritability,
moodiness, and difficulty learning and concentrating, thus affecting
teenagers' school performance. An even more serious effect of insomnia
is that it can be a prelude to depression or anxiety disorder. Studies
also show that young people (16-29 years old) are most prone to auto
accidents as a result of falling asleep behind the wheel....

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karan (03.10.2008 07:34)