What Is Insomnia?

You are feeling the effects of insomnia if you have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep. This is a condition that affects over 62 million Americans. Not getting enough sleep from lack of time differs from not being able to fall asleep. Insomnia affects you physically and psychologically. It can negatively affect your daily activities.

Some symptoms of insomnia determined by the National Sleep Foundation are:

• difficulty falling asleep at night
• waking up during the night
• poor concentration/focus
• still tired after an adequate amount of sleep
• tiredness or fatigue during the day
• irritability, depression, or anxiety
• tension headaches
• stress or worries about sleep

Insomnia isn't just about not getting enough sleep. This troublesome condition will prevent you from functioning normally and negatively impact your behavior. If any of these symptoms have occurred, don't wait to find treatment.