Symptoms and Complications
Symptoms of insomnia can include:
- trouble falling asleep
- trouble staying asleep
- waking up too early in the morning and being unable to get back to sleep
- not feeling rested or refreshed when you wake up despite getting enough hours of sleep
- feeling tired and sleepy during the day
- feeling irritable or anxious
- headaches
- difficulty focusing or concentrating during the day
Staying up for several days in a row can produce symptoms like hallucinations, but few people with insomnia reach that stage. Normally, insomnia isn't associated with serious complications. Sleep apnea or heavy snoring, however, is not good for long-term health. If you think you may be having breathing problems at night, you should see a doctor. These problems are most common in men, especially those who are middle-aged or overweight.
Complications of insomnia can include poor job and school performance and a higher risk of car accidents.