Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder that does not come and go. If you have it, it will stay with you until it i’s treated. Sleep apnea goes hand in hand with chronic snoring, gasping, and choking for air. People with sleep apnea do not breathe properly while they’re asleep, and therefore do not get enough oxygen. It is similar to being under water and has to rise to the surface in order to breathe.

During sleep, people with sleep apnea rise to the surface of consciousness up to 600 times a night gasping for air. Because their breathing is irregular or difficult, levels of oxygen in their blood can drop drastically, resulting in rapid changes in heart rate and blood pressure. The result is getting poor-quality of sleep.

Insomnia is divided into three types: Transient: lasting only a few days; Short-term: lasting up to three weeks; Chronic: lasting three weeks or longer.

Below is a list of factors that can lead to insomnia:

Physical Conditions:
1. Bone, pancreas, and brain cancers
2. Toothache
3. Arthritis
4. Headache/Backache
5. Food poisoning
6. Hypertension
7. Premenstrual syndrome/Menstruation/Pregnancy/Menopause
8. Physical injury
9. Respiratory problems (asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, cold)
10. Restless legs
11. Sleep apnea

Environmental Situations:
1. Allergy from house dust mites
2. Bedroom temperature
3. Lighting
4. Noise (traffic, neighbors, partner’s snoring)

Psychological Problems:
1. Tension/Anxiety
2. Any psychiatric disorder
3. Depression/Grief
4. Excitement/Anticipation
5. Post-traumatic stress disorder
6. Worry/Stress