WHAT CAUSES INSOMNIA?[MENTAL HEALTH]ARTICLE 1,2

Article 1

This is one of the most common questions asked! There are different answers for every individual , but there are also common factors .

Let me explain .

Predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors

One of the best ways to think about hoe insomnia develpos is to consider the three Ps.

The first P refers to predisposing factors . This means the types of things that can make it more likely you will develop insomnia. Perhaps of poor sleep , perhaps you are the type of person who tends to react to stress or is generally very anxious, oe perhaps you’ve had a lot of upheavals at home or at work.

Article 2

The second P stands for Prepetuating factors, – events that affect you and stop you sleeping well. You might have been under quite a bit of stress because of an illness, a bereavement, or a period…