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Key Facts To Know
- Sleep problems, especially insomnia, are very common among Sailors and Marines during and after deployment. If these problems are not treated, they can last for months or even years.
- Poor sleep can lead to poor health--both mental and physical—because your body does not get the quality rest it needs to repair itself.
- Difficulty sleeping can be a symptom of a psychological health condition, such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or depression. Most people with PTSD or depression suffer from insomnia.
- Nightmares are also a common problem for people who have PTSD.
- Sleep problems are linked to alcohol abuse. People with insomnia often drink more, but alcohol can disrupt restful sleep and add to the problem.
- About half of service members with traumatic brain injuries have some sort of sleep disorder. Often, the problem is sleep apnea, which is a breathing disruption that occurs during sleep.
- There are effective treatments for sleep problems, and you should talk to your doctor for recommendations.
- Treatments include practicing good sleep habits, such as regular exercise, learning relaxation techniques and not drinking caffeine in the hours before bedtime.
- Sleep medications may be prescribed. If you have sleep problems as well as a mental health condition, treatments that address both problems, including therapy and medication, may be recommended.
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