Dealing with sleepless nights is a frustrating experience. It also interferes with your day-to-day life. It also has long-term implications and it can affect the quality of your life. 

The amount of sleep time required for each and every adult varies. Generally, adults need between 7-8 hours of sleep every night in order to function properly throughout the day. 

At times, you might experience short-term insomnia which typically lasts around a week or so. However, when insomnia lasts longer than a month, it can be a problem that needs to be managed and solved. 

Insomnia and a lack of sleep is something you don't have to deal with for the rest of your life. You can treat it by getting professional help. 

Symptoms of insomnia.

• Difficulty with falling asleep at night;
• Waking up frequently;
• Not feeling rested when you wake up;
• Feeling tired and lethargic throughout the day;
• Irritability and mood swings;
• Depression and anxiety.

Common causes of insomnia.

Unhealthy lifestyle choices:

Eating junk food, watching TV, using phones, computers or other electronics before going to bed? and not having a bedtime routine can cause insomnia. 

Work and travel:

Working under stressful conditions or working through frequent day and night shifts can interfere with your internal body clock which leads to insomnia. Traveling to countries with different time zones also confuses your body's clock. 

Trauma and stress:

A traumatic incident or event can lead to insomnia. Dealing with other life problems such as divorce, loss of a loved one and financial stress can also cause insomnia and sleepless nights. 

How an online professional can help with insomnia:

• Discuss your issues such as traumatic events or any other problems in a private, confidential and non-judgmental environment;
• Get solutions to fixing your problems so that you can improve your sleep;
• Put an end to bad habits and learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle;
• Work toward putting together a routine;
• Learn how to unwind and relax. 

Top online professionals that can help with insomnia.

WikiExpert has a variety of top Experts that can help you to overcome insomnia. You'll receive advice on how to manage this and lead a healthier lifestyle. 

If you're on a tight schedule, you can still fit online sessions into and set a time that’s convenient for you. 

Ricky Hogens

Ricky developed a deep interest in psychology from a young age of just 12. He has over 20 years of experience. Ricky offers a variety of services to help you to overcome various problems in your life. 

He is also an active publisher on WikiExpert. In one of Ricky's articles, he talks about how we live in a technologically dominated world and without fail, we ensure our cell phones are charged but not our brains! 

In this helpful article, he also speaks about the 5 stages of sleep and why it is important to charge our brains just like our cell phones. 

Ricky can also help you to achieve a work-life balance. So, get ready to say goodbye to insomnia! Message Ricky Hogens for free today to book a session. 

Joe Uppal

Joe is an online professional who learned from the best. He will provide you with the highest quality evidence-based therapies. 

Joe provides the utmost professionalism and warmth. He will support you through you the most difficult of situations that you are faced with. 

Joe also published an interesting and very helpful article on WikiExpert, for those who are suffering from insomnia and chronic sleep problems. Joe also discusses how cognitive-behavioral therapy can help with treating sleep disorders. 

Foon Chik

Foon has over 15 years of experience and made various media appearances including CNN, BBC and Channel 4. 

She is dedicated to providing all Clients with exceptional services to help make better choices in their lives! Foon can provide you with support on changing your life for the better. 

Foon has also published an interesting article on WikiExpert. Being a Feng Shui master, she explains how you can arrange your bedroom for a good night's sleep. She also provided professional advice and tips on how to create a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere.