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Insomnia is that perception or of inadequate or even poor-quality sleep caused by th following factors:

• Difficulty with sleep Frequently awakenings during night with difficulty in sleeping
• Awaking early in the morning
• Non-refreshing sleep
  

Understanding insomnia is not just defined by the hours of sleep, but also about how long it takes to fall asleep. Individuals do vary in their need for, and their satisfaction from sleep.

Insomnia causes problems during daytime, such as tiredness, lack of energy, and difficulty in concentration as well as irritability. Insomnia can be classified as:

• Transient
• Intermittent
• Chronic

Transient and intermittent insomnia occur in people who experience one or more of these factors :

• Stress
• Environmental noises
• Extreme temperatures
• Changes in surrounding environment
• Sleeping/waking schedule problems such as those caused by jet lag
• Medication side effects

Chronic insomnia being more complex results from a combination of various factors, including existing physical as well as mental disorders.

• A common cause of chronic insomnia is that of depression.
• Other causes include arthritis, heart failure, kidney disease, sleep apnea, asthma, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, Parkinson's disease and hyperthyroidism.
• Chronic insomnia can also be due to behavioral factors such as the abuse of caffeine, alcohol or other substances; Extreme temperatures
• Disrupted sleeping/waking cycles,
• Chronic stress.

Certain conditions do seem to cause individuals to experience insomnia more than others, such as:

• Old age
• Female gender
• Existing history of depression