Insomnia is a common disorder that can occur at any age, the following factors may increase your risk of having insomnia:
- Being female
- Old age
- Being under a lot of stress
- Being depressed or having other emotional distress, such as a divorce or death of an important person in your life
- Having lower incomes
- Working at night or having frequent major shifts in work hours
- Long-distance travelling with time differences
- Having certain medical conditions or sleep disorders that can interfere with sleep.
- Being inactive