Insomnia

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a problem with sleep. People with insomnia have trouble falling or staying asleep, or they do not feel rested when they wake up. Insomnia is not about the number of hours of sleep a person gets. Everyone needs a different amount of sleep.

What are the symptoms of insomnia?

People with insomnia often:

• Have trouble falling or staying asleep

• Feel tired or sleepy during the day

• Forget things or have trouble thinking clearly

• Get cranky, anxious, irritable, or depressed

• Have less energy or interest in doing things

• Make mistakes or get into accidents more often than normal

• Worry about their lack of sleep

These symptoms can be so bad that they affect a person’s relationships or work life. Plus, they can happen even in people who seem to be sleeping enough hours.