Insomnia - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by an inability to sleep and/or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomnia can cause problems during the day, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue , trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, or feeling depressed or irritable Insomnia can affect not only your energy level and mood, but also your health as well because sleep helps bolster your immune system. Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes. Insomnia can be common after the loss of a loved one, even months or a year after the death, if they are not grieving correctly. Three types of insomnia prfemary is transient second acute, and last chronic. Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when a sleeping person's breathing is interrupted, thus interrupting the normal sleep cycle. With the obstructive form of the condition, some part of the sleeper's respiratory tract loses muscle tone and partially collapses Transient insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks. Most people occasionally suffer from transient insomnia due to such causes as jet lag or short-term anxiety. Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months.