If you have one or more of the following symptoms, you may have insomnia:
- Difficulty falling asleep on most nights
- Waking up several times during the night and having trouble going back to sleep
- Waking up too early in the morning
- Not feeling refreshed (or still feeling tired) upon waking
Symptoms you may experience in the day that may indicate insomnia are:
- General tiredness and/or sleepiness during the day.
- Irritability.
- Problems with concentration or memory.
Types of Insomnia
There are two types of insomnia – primary and secondary insomnia.
- Primary insomnia means that the sleep disorder is not directly associated with any underlying conditions or causes.
- Secondary insomnia means that the sleep disorder is caused by something else: medical/health conditions, a medication or a substance the person is using.
Acute vs. Chronic Insomnia
- Insomnia can also be categorized by how long it lasts and how often it occurs: short-term (acute insomnia) or long-lasting (chronic insomnia). Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks, while chronic insomnia is when insomnia occurs three nights a week for a month or longer.
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