Insomnia symptoms may include:
- Problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or both
- Early awakening.
- Not feeling refreshed after sleep and/or feeling tired during the day
Insomnia may lead to other problems, such as:
- Problems focusing or performing at work or school
- Moodiness or trouble getting along with others
- Lack of energy or motivation
- More errors or accidents
- Tension headaches or digestive problems
- Worries about sleep
References
Insomnia. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/condition/insomnia. Accessed March 17, 2022.
Insomnia in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/insomnia-in-adults. Accessed March 17, 2022.
Insomnia. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/insomnia. Accessed March 17, 2022.
Insomnia. National Sleep Foundation website. Available at: https://sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/home. Accessed March 17, 2022.
Patel D, Steinberg J, et al. Insomnia in the elderly: a review. J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(6):1017-1024.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Nicole Meregian, PA
- Update Date: 03/17/2022