A Good Snooze

Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Some people with insomnia may fall asleep easily but wake up too soon. Other people may have the opposite problem, or they have trouble with both falling asleep and staying asleep. The end result is poor-quality sleep that doesn’t leave you feeling [...]

A minor sleep problem can be made much worse if you have inaccurate beliefs and attitudes about sleep. The following statements represent 10 myths that insomnia sufferers commonly believe. You may be more likely to struggle with insomnia if you strongly agree with many of these statements:
10. I should spend more time in bed to [...]

Your insomnia is more than just occasionally being unable to get a good night’s sleep. It’s a serious disorder, and until now, there were few safe, effective insomnia treatments.
Your insomnia may be caused by one or more underlying problems. You may have restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea or a serious medical condition that keeps you [...]

The main symptom of insomnia is trouble falling and/or staying asleep, which leads to lack of sleep. The lack of sleep can cause others symptoms, such as:
• Waking up feeling tired or not well rested
• Feeling tired or very sleepy during the day
• Having trouble focusing on tasks
• Feeling anxious, depressed, or irritable
Source: U.S. National [...]

Your doctor will usually diagnose insomnia based on your medical history, sleep history, a physical exam, and a sleep study if the cause of your insomnia is unclear.
Medical History
Your doctor will ask questions to find out whether there is a medical cause for your insomnia. These include questions about whether you:
•Have any new or ongoing [...]