What is Insomnia?
If you experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or enjoying a restful sleep, you might be suffering from Insomnia.Insomnia is defined as the perception of inadequate or poor quality sleep due to one or more of the following:
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Difficulty falling asleep
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Waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep
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Waking up too early in the morning
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Non-refreshing sleep and daytime fatigue
Insomnia can be classified as:
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Transient (short term)- symptoms lasting from a single night to a few weeks
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Intermittent- episodes occur from time to time
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Chronic- occurs most nights and lasts for a month or more
There are many different factors that contribute to Insomnia. These include:
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Stress
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Physical illness
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Irregular schedules
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Caffeine consumption
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Circadian rhythm disorders
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Drugs
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Pain
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
