Insomnia

Insomnia 

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not feeling refreshed after sleep. It can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) and often affects daytime functioning, mood, concentration, and overall health.

Insomnia 

What is Insomnia

Insomnia occurs when the body’s sleep–wake rhythm is disrupted due to stress, lifestyle factors, medical or mental health conditions, or environmental issues. Poor sleep quality over time can lead to fatigue and reduced productivity.

Types of Insomnia

  1. Acute Insomnia

    • Short-term, linked to stress, travel, illness, or life changes

  2. Chronic Insomnia

    • Sleep problems at least 3 nights per week for 3 months or more

  3. Onset Insomnia

    • Difficulty falling asleep

  4. Maintenance Insomnia

    • Difficulty staying asleep

  5. Early Morning Awakening

    • Waking too early and unable to return to sleep

Common Causes & Triggers

  • Stress, anxiety, depression

  • Excess caffeine, nicotine, alcohol

  • Irregular sleep schedule

  • Excess screen time before bed

  • Shift work or jet lag

  • Chronic pain

  • Acid reflux

  • Hormonal changes (menopause, thyroid disorders)

  • Medical conditions (asthma, sleep apnea)

Common Symptoms

  • Difficulty falling asleep

  • Frequent awakenings at night

  • Early morning waking

  • Non-restorative sleep

  • Daytime fatigue or sleepiness

  • Poor concentration and memory

  • Irritability or low mood

  • Headaches

Risk Factors

  • High-stress lifestyle

  • Night-shift or rotating shifts

  • Excess screen use

  • Mental health conditions

  • Chronic illness or pain

  • Older age

  • Caffeine use late in the day

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not feeling refreshed after sleep. It can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) and often affects daytime functioning, mood, concentration, and overall health.

Insomnia 

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia occurs when the body’s sleep–wake rhythm is disrupted due to stress, lifestyle factors, medical or mental health conditions, or environmental issues. Poor sleep quality over time can lead to fatigue and reduced productivity.

Types of Insomnia

  1. Acute Insomnia

    • Short-term, linked to stress, travel, illness, or life changes

  2. Chronic Insomnia

    • Sleep problems at least 3 nights per week for 3 months or more

  3. Onset Insomnia

    • Difficulty falling asleep

  4. Maintenance Insomnia

    • Difficulty staying asleep

  5. Early Morning Awakening

    • Waking too early and unable to return to sleep

Common Causes & Triggers

  • Stress, anxiety, depression

  • Excess caffeine, nicotine, alcohol

  • Irregular sleep schedule

  • Excess screen time before bed

  • Shift work or jet lag

  • Chronic pain

  • Acid reflux

  • Hormonal changes (menopause, thyroid disorders)

  • Medical conditions (asthma, sleep apnea)

Common Symptoms

  • Difficulty falling asleep

  • Frequent awakenings at night

  • Early morning waking

  • Non-restorative sleep

  • Daytime fatigue or sleepiness

  • Poor concentration and memory

  • Irritability or low mood

  • Headaches

Risk Factors

  • High-stress lifestyle

  • Night-shift or rotating shifts

  • Excess screen use

  • Mental health conditions

  • Chronic illness or pain

  • Older age

  • Caffeine use late in the day