Imagine lying in bed tossing and turning with no hope of falling asleep. You constantly check your phone, and with each passing hour, you grow more anxious about your next day’s schedule. Staring at the ceiling, you ruminate about how you spent your time before going to bed.
These are some of the symptoms of insomnia. However, they are not the only ones. In this article, I will go over the exact definition and causes of insomnia along with something much more important: some things you can do to prevent insomnia from becoming a chronic problem.
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. With insomnia, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good-quality sleep. This happens even if you have the time and the right environment to sleep well. Insomnia can get in the way of your daily activities and may make you feel sleepy during the day.
Short-term insomnia may be caused by stress or changes in your schedule or environment. It can last for a few days or weeks. Chronic (long-term) insomnia occurs 3 or more nights a week, lasts more than 3 months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem.
Both short-term and chronic insomnia share certain symptoms. One aspect of those symptoms relates to nighttime sleep, when a person must experience at least one of these types of sleep issues:
If any of these symptoms feel familiar to you, book an appointment with DrQuit. Medicine can even be prescribed during your first visit.
So, if you want to quit feeling tired and sluggish every day, contact DrQuit for your psychiatric needs.
At DrQuit, our goal is to provide accessible medical information and knowledge. We strive to give our readers the tools and skills which provide opportunities for personal growth, along with learning helpful strategies in the process.
