WHAT IS INSOMNIA?
This sleep disorder makes it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Insomnia
The most common insomnia symptom involving waking during the night.
Waking up and falling back asleep
Sleep traits that run in families suggest this cause.
Genetics/family history?
This type of sleeper is more likely to have insomnia.
Light sleeper
Daytime sleepiness becomes dangerous during this activity.
Driving
Insomnia that lasts at least three months is called this.
Chronic insomnia
This symptom involves waking too early and not falling back asleep.
Early-morning awakening?
Pregnancy and menopause affect sleep due to these bodily changes.
Hormone changes
Drinking this substance increases the risk of insomnia.
Alcohol
Insomnia increases the risk of this mental health condition.
Depression
About this fraction of adults worldwide have insomnia symptoms.
1 in 3 adults
Slowed thinking, confusion, and poor focus are problems with this mental skill.
Concentration
Conditions like anxiety and depression commonly occur with chronic insomnia.
Mental health disorders?
Feeling unsafe at home increases the risk due to this situation.
Violence or abuse
High blood pressure can increase the risk of this serious event.
Heart attack or stroke?
Roughly this percentage of adults have chronic insomnia.
10%
Anxiety, depression, and irritability are examples of these changes.
Mood changes
Jet lag and shift work are examples of this type of cause.
Life changes
Fear or anxiety about sleep can cause this nighttime problem.
Nocturnal panic attacks
This sleep disorder can worsen with insomnia.
Obstructive sleep apnea
When insomnia prevents quality sleep, it leads to this condition.
Sleep deprevation
This dangerous symptom can cause slow reactions while driving.
Delayed response time
An overly active brain or different brain chemistry may lead to insomnia.
Brain differences
Nightmares and fear of sleep fall under this disorder type.
Nightmare disorder
Insomnia increases the risk of this metabolic disease.
Type 2 diabetes