sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep or by light restless or poor sleep, causing distress and impaired daytime function
a subjective complaint of difficulty falling or staying asleep or poor sleep quality Types of insomnia include: initial insomnia - difficulty in falling asleep; middle insomnia - awakening in the middle of the night followed by eventually falling back to sleep, but with difficulty; and terminal insomnia - awakening before one's usual waking time and being unable to return to sleep [DSM-IV]
the inability to sleep applied to the general complaint of having trouble falling or staying asleep; insomnia is a symptom usually caused by underlying problems See also transient, short-term, chronic, and sleep onset insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep for a sufficient amount of time during regular sleeping hours It can last for just a few nights or it may occur regularly It is often caused by poor digestion, anxiety or depression; it can also be a side effect of certain medications, or drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages too close to bedtime Proper daily nutritional intake, sufficient daily exercise and simple, natural remedies can work effectively to ensure a good night's sleep
Someone who suffers from insomnia finds it difficult to sleep. if you suffer from insomnia, you are not able to sleep (somnus ). Inability to sleep adequately. The causes may include poor sleeping conditions, circulatory or brain disorders, breathing disorders (e.g., sleep apnea), mental distress (e.g., tension or depression), or physical discomfort. Mild insomnia may be treated by improving sleeping conditions or through traditional remedies such as warm baths, milk, or systematic relaxation. Apnea and its associated insomnia may be treated surgically or mechanically with breathing apparatus. Severe or chronic insomnia may necessitate the temporary use of barbiturates or tranquilizers, but such drugs are often addictive and may be decreasingly effective as the body builds up tolerance. Other methods of treatment include psychotherapy and hypnosis