Many insomniacs risk their health by taking sleeping pills for more than
a month without getting proper medical advice. A study of 2,000 people
in the UK taking sleeping pills without prescription showed 80% of cases
had underlying health problems, such as heart disease, that needed to
be dealt with immediately.
Medication widely used to combat anxiety and insomnia also
increases the risk of dementia. Over65s who start taking benzodiazepines
increase their chances of developing dementia within 15 years by 50%.
If sleeplessness lasts longer than a month, there will possibly be
an underlying medical condition, such as a mental health problem, like
depression, or a physical condition like asthma. One in four adults has
trouble sleeping and up to 10% have insomnia.
If sleeplessness lasts longer than a month, there will possibly be
an underlying medical condition, such as a mental health problem, like
depression, or a physical condition like asthma. One in four adults has
trouble sleeping and up to 10% have insomnia.
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