Common Sleep Disorders: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy

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Common Sleep Disorders: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy

Some of us can’t sleep occasionally for varied personal reasons, but for millions of other people, actual sleep disorders are the cause of regular sleep issues. Over 50 million people in the US have battled with some level of sleep disorder, per the American Sleep Association, with consequences ranging from tiredness all the way to significant health risks in some cases.

At 2 Brothers Mattress, we’re proud to provide a wide variety of mattresses, adjustable bed frames and other products that often play a major role in helping manage or even eliminate sleep disorders. Those with such disorders may prefer a variety of mattress types, from memory foam to innerspring, hybrid and several others. What are some of the most common sleep disorders out there, and which sorts of remedies — including proper mattress selection — are possible for those who suffer from them? We’ll go over all the basics in this two-part blog series.

Insomnia

Likely the most common and well-known sleep disorder out there is insomnia, where those who suffer from it have difficulties both getting to sleep and remaining asleep throughout the night. There are quite a few possible reasons for this, such as depression or anxiety, but one of the most common is simply having an uncomfortable mattress. If you’re tossing and turning on a mattress that doesn’t support your body properly, muscles will tense up and you’ll find it harder to drift off.

In addition, basic lifestyle changes such as avoiding caffeine and eating a light evening dinner can also help those suffering from insomnia get the sleep they need. In many cases, combining these healthy practices with a more robust mattress will do the trick.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is another extremely common sleep disorder, and it can be quite dangerous if left untreated. This disorder is marked by brief periods of not breathing during sleep, often followed by a choking or snorting sound. These pauses in breathing can last anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or more, and they can occur dozens of times per night.

Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to a wide variety of health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It’s also been associated with cognitive decline and an increased risk for accidents.

There are a few solutions possible here, one of which is the adjustable bed frame. This allows for the sleeper to position their head and neck in a way that opens up the airways, reducing or even eliminating episodes of apnea. In some cases, a special CPAP machine may also be necessary to provide continuous positive airway pressure during sleep.

Narcolepsy

Around 200,000 people in the US deal with some form of narcolepsy, which refers to a group of sleep disorders that cause excessive daytime sleepiness. This can lead to people falling asleep randomly during the day, regardless of their activity or environment. It’s a chronic disorder that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime.

There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, but there are treatments available that can help lessen the symptoms. Like insomnia, may of these revolve around improving your sleep habits — including your mattress and mattress topper selection.

For more on the different sleep disorders out there and how your mattress may play a role in helping limit them, or to learn about any of our mattresses available, speak to the pros at 2 Brothers Mattress today.

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