A brief guide on Insomnia
What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The condition can be short-term (acute) or can last a long time (chronic). It may also come and go. Acute insomnia lasts from 1 night to a few weeks. Insomnia is chronic when it happens at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more. Types of Insomnia There are two types of insomnia: primary and secondary. Primary insomnia: This means your sleep problems aren’t linked to any other health condition or problem. Secondary insomnia : This means you have trouble sleeping because of a health condition (like asthma, depression, arthritis, cancer, or heartburn); pain medication ; or substance use (like alcohol). Insomnia Causes Causes of primary insomnia include: Stress related to big life events, like a job loss or change, the death of a loved one, divorce, or moving Things around you like noise, light, or temperature Changes to your sleep schedule like jet lag, a new shift at work, or ba...