Understanding Sleep Disorders and how they affect your life
The average amount of sleep recommended for an adult is 7-8 hours a night. Some adults may feel more rested with 9 hours of sleep, while others can function well with 6. According to the CDC, 28.5%-44% of adults are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. For others, good sleep is elusive even despite their best efforts. They may try very hard to get their 7-8 hours, but still fail to do so night after night. For these individuals, their sleep challenges may be because they’re suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders disrupt a person’s sleep. Someone with a sleep disorder may struggle to get good quality sleep, and they may also have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a host of other issues, so it’s important to diagnose a sleeping disorder and get the proper treatment to help.