Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. People with insomnia often feel sleep deprived; they may experience symptoms of the following:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Decreased performance in school and work
People can experience insomnia after stress (like final exams or late working) or after 1hearing bad news. Chronic insomnia can lead to long term, unhealthy patterns of sleep that can affect multiple aspects of daily life. Chronic insomnia is usually categorized by the amount of time it happens. Those that experience insomnia around 3 times per week may have the disorder. If you believe you have a form of chronic insomnia, please contact your doctor to figure out what your situation is and how to treat it.
It’s notable that people with depression often experience insomnia. Adults most often deal with insomnia, with the National Institute of Health reporting that 30% of the general population to have sleep disturbance, with 10% having a form of night affecting insomnia.