Monkey Brain Syndrome: Types And Causes Of Sleeping Disorders

Nothing feels quite like waking up refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead of you. However, while we all know how important sleep is, many of us still struggle to fall asleep at night. Moreover, I am willing to wager that many of us also always seem to wake up fatigued, no matter how long we have slept. If you have trouble sleeping it is possible that you may have one of several common sleeping disorders.

The following guide is here to help you identify why you are struggling to get the satisfactory sleep you need (and deserve).

Monkey Brain Syndrome – A common disorder that owes its namesake to restless Buddhist monks. The Monkey Brain is that part of your consciousness that just won’t stay still while you are trying to fall asleep. Monkey Brain acts much like a monkey, jumping around from topic to topic while you are trying to fall asleep with an unsettled/restless energy that flashes unsettled, whimsical, fanciful, confused, indecisive and uncontrollable thoughts.

Causes:

• Excessive stimulation (coffee, tea, sugar).

• Anxiety.

• Not having proper pre-sleep preparation or relaxation routine.

Snoring – snoring may not always seem serious, but it can be a big strain on both a good nights sleep and your (or your potential) relationships. Snoring is also hard to pin down because it can have many causes.

First though, what is snoring? Snoring is the vibration of the tissues of the airways of the nose and throat, caused by turbulent airflows flowing through their narrowed passages. Snoring is actually fairly common, with some studies estimating that between 30-40% of all men and women snore on a regular basis.

Now that we know what snoring is, what are some common causes?

• Incorrect sleeping position (Incorrect pillow f...

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...elax causing obstruction of air intake, generally due to structural features of the throat or obesity.

Central Sleep Apnea- a more serious (and rare) condition that occurs when the brain fails to transmit signals that tell your breathing muscles to intake air. Central sleep apnea will generally result in the sleeper waking up with a shortness of breath and high heart rate, unlike obstructive sleep apnea, which is often not remembered by the sleeper.

Unfortunately, a good night’s sleep eludes many of us in this era of almost constant stimulation. Hopefully this guide has put you on the path to identifying what is keeping you from getting some quality zzz’s. However, if your sleep cycle seems beyond repair, you might need to get some outside help. It takes patience and a bit of work, but you can solve your sleep problems so long as you're willing to take the time.