Insomnia is the inability to get a good night’s sleep at least long enough to feel rested the next morning. What follows is a sensation of daytime fatigue and being tired. The inability to think clearly and concentrate is impaired affecting performance of daytime activities.
Overall, folks putting up with insomnia are unable to sleep despite feeling tired. Though they attain a light sleep, it frequently results in feeling tired in the morning or waking up way too early.
There is continuing research being conducted on insomnia causes. There is an on going debate separating experts into two camps. The first group believes insomnia is a sympton of another psychological or physical disorder. The second group believes insomnia is a stand alone disorder of its own.
Insomnia symptoms typically consist of the following:
1. Arousing from sleeping too early and not being able to fall to sleep again
2. Dependence on sleeping aids like sleeping pills or alcohol to fall asleep
3. Feelings of fatigue and being tired during waking hours
4. Complaining of headaches often
5. You’re easily irritated
6. Not able to focus or concentrate
7. Waking up tired and not energized
