Signs and symptoms of sleeplessness can be different for each individual, and people with insomnia may experience a great number of symptoms. Often, the symptoms intertwine with those of other medical or mental conditions.
- People with insomnia may complain of difficulty falling asleep. They can try to fall asleep for up to an hour or more, perhaps turning and tossing.
- Awakening at night during sleep and having problem getting back to sleep
- Waking up too early in the morning
- Feeling tired and unrefreshed upon wakening
- Experiencing of irritation, drowsiness, and anxiety during daytime
- Depression and mental illnesses
Daytime Symptoms of Insomnia:
- Difficulty with memory
- Poor focus and concentration
- Irritability and impaired social interaction
- Impaired motor coordination
- Motor vehicle accidents because of fatigued
What makes people with insomnia different from people that sleep fewer hours or have a different sleep disorder?
Those who suffer from insomnia look poorly. Sometimes people worried about the amount of sleep that they get at nights. They think that they need a certain number of hours according to their age. By the way, you simply may be restless sleeper or short sleeper, thus you need sleep in a several hours less than other people.
If you think that you are not getting enough sleep, do not feel refreshed in the morning and constantly feel tired during the day, you could have insomnia. In this case you have to make an appointment with your health care professional. Report him or her about your sleep problems, otherwise daytime drowsiness can lead to serious problems such as injuries and accidents.
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