Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by having difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early, or having poor quality of sleep. Insomnia may be the sole sleep issue or may be a symptom of another sleep disorder when other sleep related symptoms are present. Insomnia is often a result of stress, depression, anxiety, changes in sleep time, or changes in the environment.
Any of the following problems could be an indication of insomnia:
- Low energy
- Lack of motivation
- Attention, concentration or memory problems
- Poor performance at school or work
- Extreme mood changes
- Daytime sleepiness
- Trouble, making errors at work or while driving
- Tension, headaches or stomach aches
- Frustration or worry about your sleep
Insomnia is a very common sleep issue and most people suffer the occasional night of bad sleep. Most occurrences of insomnia only last a few days and will go away on their own.
Chronic insomnia lasting for several weeks to several years will deprive the body of much needed sleep and will not go away without treatment.
Chronic insomnia effects are:
- Muscular fatigue
- Hallucinations
- Mental fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Double vision