Many folks suffer from insomnia. Insomnia can be short lived (acute) or long lived (chronic). You can only really diagnose whether you have insomnia by seeking a professional guidance from a primary care physician or behavioral sleep medicine specialist.

• Difficulty falling asleep despite being tired
• Waking up frequently during the night
• Trouble getting back to sleep when awakened
• Unrefreshing sleep
• Relying on sleeping pills or alcohol to fall asleep
• Waking up too early in the morning
• Daytime drowsiness, fatigue, or irritability
• Difficulty concentrating during the day

If you have any of these symptoms for more than consecutive days, then it may be best to seek professional help.

Sleep Tip #335: Do I suffer from insomnia?