A study shows that nearly 10% of Indonesia's population experiences sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that can cause a pause for a moment while sleeping.
Insomnia, the inability to sleep well, is one of the most common sleep disorders in Indonesia.
Most Indonesians sleep for about 7 hours per night, but some people can sleep less or more than that.
Sleepwalking, or walking in a state of sleep, is a fairly common sleep disorder in Indonesia.
Sleep paralysis, when someone wakes up but cannot move or speak, also often occurs in Indonesia.
Insomnia sufferers in Indonesia tend to take sleeping pills to help them sleep, although excessive use of sleeping pills can cause dependence and other side effects.
Sleep apnea can cause serious health problems such as hypertension and heart attack if not treated properly.
Some people in Indonesia experience sleep disorders due to stress and pressure in everyday life.
Changing sleep habits such as sleeping too much or too little on weekends can worsen existing sleep disorders.
Cognitive behavior therapy, such as speech therapy, can help overcome insomnia and other sleep disorders without the need to take drugs.
