1. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. 2. The condition can be short-term (acute) or can last a long time (chronic). It may also come and go. 3. Primary causes of 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, or a new shift at work - Your genes. Research has found that a tendency for insomnia may run in families. Secondary causes of insomnia include: - Mental health - Medications - Pain or discomfort - Caffeine, tobacco, or alcohol use - Pregnancy - Menopause
4. Insomnia Symptoms - Sleepiness during the day - Fatigue - Grumpiness - Problems with concentration or memory