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Calculated Shard: 34 (from laksa158)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa034.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://medlineplus.gov/insomnia.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://medlineplus.gov/insomnia.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary. This means they are the symptom or side effect of some other problem, such as certain medical conditions, medicines, and other sleep disorders. Substances such as\ncaffeine\n, tobacco, and\nalcohol\ncan also be a cause.\nSometimes chronic insomnia is the primary problem. This means that it is not caused by something else. Its cause is not well understood, but long-lasting stress, emotional upset, travel and shift work can be factors. Primary insomnia usually lasts more than one month.\nWho is at risk for insomnia?\nInsomnia is common. It affects women more often than men. You can get it at any age, but older adults are more likely to have it. You are also at higher risk of insomnia if you:\nHave a lot of\nstress\nAre depressed or have other emotional distress, such as divorce or death of a spouse\nHave a lower income\nWork at night or have frequent major shifts in your work hours\nTravel long distances with time changes\nHave an\ninactive lifestyle\nAre African American; research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have more sleep-related breathing problems than Whites.\nWhat are the symptoms of insomnia?\nSymptoms of insomnia include:\nLying awake for a long time before you fall asleep\nSleeping for only short periods\nBeing awake for much of the night\nFeeling as if you haven't slept at all\nWaking up too early\nWhat other problems can insomnia cause?\nInsomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. It also can make you feel anxious, depressed, or irritable. You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. Insomnia also can cause other serious problems. For example, it could make you feel drowsy while driving. This could cause you get into a car accident.\nHow is insomnia diagnosed?\nTo diagnose insomnia, your health care provider:\nTakes your medical history\nAsks for your sleep history. Your provider will ask you for details about your sleep habits.\nDoes a physical exam, to rule out other medical problems that might cause insomnia\nMay recommend a sleep study. A sleep study measures how well you sleep and how your body responds to sleep problems.\nWhat are the treatments for insomnia?\nTreatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, and medicines:\nLifestyle changes, including\ngood sleep habits\n, often help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep.\nA type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia\nSeveral medicines also can help relieve your insomnia and allow you to re-establish a regular sleep schedule\nIf your insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat that problem (if possible).\nNIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute\nSleep Study\n(National Library of Medicine)\nAlso in\nSpanish\nSleep Myths & Facts Quiz\n(Medical Encyclopedia)\nAlso in\nSpanish\nInsomnia\n(Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)\nAlso in\nSpanish\nChanging your sleep habits\n(Medical Encyclopedia)\nAlso in\nSpanish\nInsomnia\n(Medical Encyclopedia)\nAlso in\nSpanish\nMedicines for sleep\n(Medical Encyclopedia)\nAlso in\nSpanish","attrs_markdown":"[Skip navigation](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#start)\n\n![](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/uswds\/img\/us_flag_small.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere’s how you know\n\nHere’s how you know\n\n![](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/uswds\/img\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**Official websites use .gov**  \nA **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.\n\n![](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/uswds\/img\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**  \nA **lock** ( Locked padlock icon) or **https:\/\/** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.\n\n[![National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nihlogo.png)](https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/ \"National Institutes of Health\")  [National Library of Medicine](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/)\n\n[![MedlinePlus Trusted Health Information for You](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/m_logo.png)](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [Health Topics](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthtopics.html)\n- [Drugs & Supplements](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginformation.html)\n- [Genetics](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/)\n- [Medical Tests](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/)\n- [Medical Encyclopedia](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/encyclopedia.html)\n- [About MedlinePlus](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/about\/)\n\nSearch\n\n- [About MedlinePlus](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/about\/)\n- [What's New](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/whatsnew\/)\n- [Site Map](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/sitemap.html)\n- [Customer Support](https:\/\/support.nlm.nih.gov\/knowledgebase\/category\/?id=CAT-01231&category=medlineplus&from=https%3A\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html)\n\n- [Health Topics](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthtopics.html)\n- [Drugs & Supplements](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginformation.html)\n- [Genetics](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/)\n- [Medical Tests](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/)\n- [Medical Encyclopedia](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/encyclopedia.html)\n\n[Español](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/insomnia.html \"Español\")\n\nYou Are Here:\n\n[Home](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/) →\n\n[Health Topics](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthtopics.html) →\n\nInsomnia\n\nURL of this page: https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html\n\n# Insomnia\nOn this page\n\n### Basics\n- [Summary](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#summary \"Go to: Summary\")\n- [Start Here](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_51 \"Go to: Start Here\")\n- [Diagnosis and Tests](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_92 \"Go to: Diagnosis and Tests\")\n- [Treatments and Therapies](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_78 \"Go to: Treatments and Therapies\")\n\n### Learn More\n- No links available\n\n### See, Play and Learn\n- [Test Your Knowledge](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_65 \"Go to: Test Your Knowledge\")\n\n### Research\n- [Clinical Trials](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_27 \"Go to: Clinical Trials\")\n- [Journal Articles](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_59 \"Go to: Journal Articles\")\n\n### Resources\n- [Find an Expert](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_83 \"Go to: Find an Expert\")\n\n### For You\n- [Teenagers](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_24 \"Go to: Teenagers\")\n- [Women](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_7 \"Go to: Women\")\n- [Patient Handouts](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_69 \"Go to: Patient Handouts\")\n\n## Summary\n### What is insomnia?\nInsomnia is a common [sleep disorder](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/sleepdisorders.html). If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, you may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. You may not feel refreshed when you wake up.\n\n### What are the types of insomnia?\nInsomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Acute insomnia is common. Common causes include stress at work, family pressures, or a traumatic event. It usually lasts for days or weeks.\n\nChronic insomnia lasts for a month or longer. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary. This means they are the symptom or side effect of some other problem, such as certain medical conditions, medicines, and other sleep disorders. Substances such as [caffeine](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html), tobacco, and [alcohol](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/alcohol.html) can also be a cause.\n\nSometimes chronic insomnia is the primary problem. This means that it is not caused by something else. Its cause is not well understood, but long-lasting stress, emotional upset, travel and shift work can be factors. Primary insomnia usually lasts more than one month.\n\n### Who is at risk for insomnia?\nInsomnia is common. It affects women more often than men. You can get it at any age, but older adults are more likely to have it. You are also at higher risk of insomnia if you:\n\n- Have a lot of [stress](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/stress.html)\n- Are depressed or have other emotional distress, such as divorce or death of a spouse\n- Have a lower income\n- Work at night or have frequent major shifts in your work hours\n- Travel long distances with time changes\n- Have an [inactive lifestyle](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthrisksofaninactivelifestyle.html)\n- Are African American; research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have more sleep-related breathing problems than Whites.\n### What are the symptoms of insomnia?\nSymptoms of insomnia include:\n\n- Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep\n- Sleeping for only short periods\n- Being awake for much of the night\n- Feeling as if you haven't slept at all\n- Waking up too early\n### What other problems can insomnia cause?\nInsomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. It also can make you feel anxious, depressed, or irritable. You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. Insomnia also can cause other serious problems. For example, it could make you feel drowsy while driving. This could cause you get into a car accident.\n\n### How is insomnia diagnosed?\nTo diagnose insomnia, your health care provider:\n\n- Takes your medical history\n- Asks for your sleep history. Your provider will ask you for details about your sleep habits.\n- Does a physical exam, to rule out other medical problems that might cause insomnia\n- May recommend a sleep study. A sleep study measures how well you sleep and how your body responds to sleep problems.\n### What are the treatments for insomnia?\nTreatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, and medicines:\n\n- Lifestyle changes, including [good sleep habits](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthysleep.html), often help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep.\n- A type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia\n- Several medicines also can help relieve your insomnia and allow you to re-establish a regular sleep schedule\n\nIf your insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat that problem (if possible).\n\nNIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute\n\n## Start Here\n- [What Is Insomnia?](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/insomnia)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)  (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/es\/salud\/insomnio)\n\n## Diagnosis and Tests\n- [Sleep Study](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/sleep-study\/)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)  (National Library of Medicine)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/pruebas-de-laboratorio\/estudio-del-sueno\/)\n\n## Treatments and Therapies\n- [Insomnia Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Instead of Sleeping Pills](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/in-depth\/insomnia-treatment\/art-20046677?p=1)   (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/es\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/in-depth\/insomnia-treatment\/art-20046677?p=1)\n- [Prescription Sleeping Pills: What's Right for You?](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/in-depth\/sleeping-pills\/art-20043959?p=1)   (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/es\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/in-depth\/sleeping-pills\/art-20043959?p=1)\n- [Sleep Aids: Understand Options Sold without a Prescription](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/sleep-aids\/art-20047860?p=1)   (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/es\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/sleep-aids\/art-20047860?p=1)\n- [Sleep Disorders and Complementary Health Approaches](https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/sleep-disorders-and-complementary-health-approaches)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)  (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)\n- [Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks](https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/taking-z-drugs-insomnia-know-risks)   (Food and Drug Administration)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol\/toma-medicamentos-para-el-insomnio-conozca-los-riesgos)\n\n## Test Your Knowledge\n- [Sleep Myths & Facts Quiz](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/quiz\/000805_16.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/quiz\/000805_76.htm)\n\n## Clinical Trials\n- [ClinicalTrials.gov: Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders](https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/search?cond=%22Sleep+Initiation+and+Maintenance+Disorders%22&aggFilters=status:not%20rec)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)  (National Institutes of Health)\n- [ClinicalTrials.gov: Sleeping Pills](https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/search?intr=%22Sleep+Aids+Pharmaceutical%22&aggFilters=status:not%20rec)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)  (National Institutes of Health)\n\n## Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE\/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)\n- [Article: A Randomized Controlled Trial: Evaluating the Sleep, Cancer and Rest (SleepCaRe)...](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/41866301)\n- [Article: Examining the Effectiveness of Breathwork to Improve Resilience and Psychological Wellbeing...](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/41787752)\n- [Article: Effect of a supervised intermittent exercise program on insomnia in breast...](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/41746533)\n- [Insomnia -- see more articles](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?term=%22Sleep+Initiation+and+Maintenance+Disorders%22%5Bmajr%3Anoexp%5D+AND+humans%5Bmh%5D+AND+english%5Bla%5D+AND+%22last+1+Year%22+%5Bedat%5D+AND+%28patient+education+handout%5Bpt%5D+OR+guideline%5Bpt%5D+OR+clinical+trial%5Bpt%5D%29++NOT+%28letter%5Bpt%5D+OR+case+reports%5Bpt%5D+OR+editorial%5Bpt%5D+OR+comment%5Bpt%5D%29+AND+free+full+text%5Bsb%5D+)\n\n## Find an Expert\n- [American Academy of Sleep Medicine](https:\/\/aasm.org\/)\n- [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)\n- [Sleep Center Directory](https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/sleep-center\/)   (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)\n\n## Teenagers\n- [Insomnia in Teens: What Parents Should Know](https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/insomnia-teens.html)   (Nemours Foundation)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/es\/parents\/insomnia-teens.html)\n- [What Should I Do If I Can't Sleep?](https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/teens\/sleepless.html)   (Nemours Foundation)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/es\/teens\/sleepless.html)\n\n## Women\n- [Insomnia](https:\/\/womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/insomnia)   (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/espanol.womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/insomnia)\n\n## Patient Handouts\n- [Changing your sleep habits](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000757.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000757.htm)\n- [Insomnia](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000805.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/article\/000805.htm)\n- [Medicines for sleep](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000758.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000758.htm)\n\n## Topic Image\n![Insomnia](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/Insomnia.jpg)\n\n## MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA\n- [Can't sleep? Try these tips](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000853.htm)\n- [Changing your sleep habits](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000757.htm)\n- [Insomnia](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000805.htm)\n- [Medicines for sleep](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000758.htm)\n\n## Related Health Topics\n- [Healthy Sleep](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthysleep.html)\n- [Sleep Disorders](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/sleepdisorders.html)\n\n## National Institutes of Health\nThe primary NIH organization for research on Insomnia is the [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute](http:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/)\n\n## Other Languages\nFind [health information in languages other than English](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/languages\/insomnia.html) on *Insomnia*\n\n## Disclaimers\nMedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies. MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government Web sites. See our [disclaimer](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/disclaimers.html) about external links and our [quality guidelines](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/criteria.html).\n\nThe information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health.\n\nLearn how to cite this page\n\n- [About MedlinePlus](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/about\/)\n- [What's New](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/whatsnew\/)\n- [Site Map](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/sitemap.html)\n- [Customer Support](https:\/\/support.nlm.nih.gov\/knowledgebase\/category\/?id=CAT-01231&category=medlineplus&from=https%3A\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html)\n\n- [Subscribe to RSS![RSS](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/feed.png)](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/rss.html)\n- [Connect with NLM](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/socialmedia\/index.html)\n\n- [NLM Web Policies](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/%20https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/web_policies.html)\n- [Copyright](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/about\/using\/usingcontent\/)\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/accessibility.html)\n- [Guidelines for Links](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/about\/using\/criteria\/)\n- [Viewers & Players](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/plugins.html)\n- [HHS Vulnerability Disclosure](https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/vulnerability-disclosure-policy\/index.html)\n- [MedlinePlus Connect for EHRs](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/medlineplus-connect\/)\n- [For Developers](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/about\/developers\/)\n\n[National Library of Medicine](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/) 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services](https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/) [National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/)\n\nLast updated September 13, 2024\n\n[![Return to top](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/return-top.png)](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#top \"Return to top\")","attrs_readable_markdown":"On this page\n\n### Learn More\n- No links available\n\n### See, Play and Learn\n- [Test Your Knowledge](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/insomnia.html#cat_65 \"Go to: Test Your Knowledge\")\n\nSummary\n\n### What is insomnia?\nInsomnia is a common [sleep disorder](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/sleepdisorders.html). If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, you may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. You may not feel refreshed when you wake up.\n\n### What are the types of insomnia?\nInsomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Acute insomnia is common. Common causes include stress at work, family pressures, or a traumatic event. It usually lasts for days or weeks.\n\nChronic insomnia lasts for a month or longer. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary. This means they are the symptom or side effect of some other problem, such as certain medical conditions, medicines, and other sleep disorders. Substances such as [caffeine](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html), tobacco, and [alcohol](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/alcohol.html) can also be a cause.\n\nSometimes chronic insomnia is the primary problem. This means that it is not caused by something else. Its cause is not well understood, but long-lasting stress, emotional upset, travel and shift work can be factors. Primary insomnia usually lasts more than one month.\n\n### Who is at risk for insomnia?\nInsomnia is common. It affects women more often than men. You can get it at any age, but older adults are more likely to have it. You are also at higher risk of insomnia if you:\n\n- Have a lot of [stress](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/stress.html)\n- Are depressed or have other emotional distress, such as divorce or death of a spouse\n- Have a lower income\n- Work at night or have frequent major shifts in your work hours\n- Travel long distances with time changes\n- Have an [inactive lifestyle](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthrisksofaninactivelifestyle.html)\n- Are African American; research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have more sleep-related breathing problems than Whites.\n### What are the symptoms of insomnia?\nSymptoms of insomnia include:\n\n- Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep\n- Sleeping for only short periods\n- Being awake for much of the night\n- Feeling as if you haven't slept at all\n- Waking up too early\n### What other problems can insomnia cause?\nInsomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. It also can make you feel anxious, depressed, or irritable. You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. Insomnia also can cause other serious problems. For example, it could make you feel drowsy while driving. This could cause you get into a car accident.\n\n### How is insomnia diagnosed?\nTo diagnose insomnia, your health care provider:\n\n- Takes your medical history\n- Asks for your sleep history. Your provider will ask you for details about your sleep habits.\n- Does a physical exam, to rule out other medical problems that might cause insomnia\n- May recommend a sleep study. A sleep study measures how well you sleep and how your body responds to sleep problems.\n### What are the treatments for insomnia?\nTreatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, and medicines:\n\n- Lifestyle changes, including [good sleep habits](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthysleep.html), often help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep.\n- A type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia\n- Several medicines also can help relieve your insomnia and allow you to re-establish a regular sleep schedule\n\nIf your insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat that problem (if possible).\n\nNIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute\n\n- [Sleep Study](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/sleep-study\/)  ![From the National Institutes of Health](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/nih.png)  (National Library of Medicine)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/pruebas-de-laboratorio\/estudio-del-sueno\/)\n\n- [Sleep Myths & Facts Quiz](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/quiz\/000805_16.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/quiz\/000805_76.htm)\n\n- [Insomnia](https:\/\/womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/insomnia)   (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/espanol.womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/insomnia)\n\n- [Changing your sleep habits](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000757.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000757.htm)\n- [Insomnia](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000805.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/article\/000805.htm)\n- [Medicines for sleep](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000758.htm)   (Medical Encyclopedia)   Also in [Spanish](https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/spanish\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000758.htm)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	On this page Learn More No links available See, Play and Learn Test Your Knowledge Summary What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder . If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, you may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. You may not feel refreshed when you wake up. What are the types of insomnia? Insomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Acute insomnia is common. Common causes include stress at work, family pressures, or a traumatic event. It usually lasts for days or weeks. Chronic insomnia lasts for a month or longer. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary. This means they are the symptom or side effect of some other problem, such as certain medical conditions, medicines, and other sleep disorders. Substances such as caffeine , tobacco, and alcohol can also be a cause. Sometimes chronic insomnia is the primary problem. This means that it is not caused by something else. Its cause is not well understood, but long-lasting stress, emotional upset, travel and shift work can be factors. Primary insomnia usually lasts more than one month. Who is at risk for insomnia? Insomnia is common. It affects women more often than men. You can get it at any age, but older adults are more likely to have it. You are also at higher risk of insomnia if you: Have a lot of stress Are depressed or have other emotional distress, such as divorce or death of a spouse Have a lower income Work at night or have frequent major shifts in your work hours Travel long distances with time changes Have an inactive lifestyle Are African American; research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have more sleep-related breathing problems than Whites. What are the symptoms of insomnia? Symptoms of insomnia include: Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep Sleeping for only short periods Being awake for much of the night Feeling as if you haven't slept at all Waking up too early What other problems can insomnia cause? Insomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. It also can make you feel anxious, depressed, or irritable. You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. Insomnia also can cause other serious problems. For example, it could make you feel drowsy while driving. This could cause you get into a car accident. How is insomnia diagnosed? To diagnose insomnia, your health care provider: Takes your medical history Asks for your sleep history. Your provider will ask you for details about your sleep habits. Does a physical exam, to rule out other medical problems that might cause insomnia May recommend a sleep study. A sleep study measures how well you sleep and how your body responds to sleep problems. What are the treatments for insomnia? Treatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, and medicines: Lifestyle changes, including good sleep habits , often help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. A type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia Several medicines also can help relieve your insomnia and allow you to re-establish a regular sleep schedule If your insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat that problem (if possible). NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Sleep Study (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish Sleep Myths & Facts Quiz (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish Insomnia (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health) Also in Spanish Changing your sleep habits (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish Insomnia (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish Medicines for sleep (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
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Insomnia is a common [sleep disorder](https://medlineplus.gov/sleepdisorders.html). If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, you may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. You may not feel refreshed when you wake up. ### What are the types of insomnia? Insomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Acute insomnia is common. Common causes include stress at work, family pressures, or a traumatic event. It usually lasts for days or weeks. Chronic insomnia lasts for a month or longer. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary. This means they are the symptom or side effect of some other problem, such as certain medical conditions, medicines, and other sleep disorders. Substances such as [caffeine](https://medlineplus.gov/caffeine.html), tobacco, and [alcohol](https://medlineplus.gov/alcohol.html) can also be a cause. Sometimes chronic insomnia is the primary problem. This means that it is not caused by something else. Its cause is not well understood, but long-lasting stress, emotional upset, travel and shift work can be factors. Primary insomnia usually lasts more than one month. ### Who is at risk for insomnia? Insomnia is common. It affects women more often than men. You can get it at any age, but older adults are more likely to have it. You are also at higher risk of insomnia if you: - Have a lot of [stress](https://medlineplus.gov/stress.html) - Are depressed or have other emotional distress, such as divorce or death of a spouse - Have a lower income - Work at night or have frequent major shifts in your work hours - Travel long distances with time changes - Have an [inactive lifestyle](https://medlineplus.gov/healthrisksofaninactivelifestyle.html) - Are African American; research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have more sleep-related breathing problems than Whites. ### What are the symptoms of insomnia? Symptoms of insomnia include: - Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep - Sleeping for only short periods - Being awake for much of the night - Feeling as if you haven't slept at all - Waking up too early ### What other problems can insomnia cause? Insomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. It also can make you feel anxious, depressed, or irritable. You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. Insomnia also can cause other serious problems. For example, it could make you feel drowsy while driving. This could cause you get into a car accident. ### How is insomnia diagnosed? To diagnose insomnia, your health care provider: - Takes your medical history - Asks for your sleep history. Your provider will ask you for details about your sleep habits. - Does a physical exam, to rule out other medical problems that might cause insomnia - May recommend a sleep study. A sleep study measures how well you sleep and how your body responds to sleep problems. ### What are the treatments for insomnia? Treatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, and medicines: - Lifestyle changes, including [good sleep habits](https://medlineplus.gov/healthysleep.html), often help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. - A type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia - Several medicines also can help relieve your insomnia and allow you to re-establish a regular sleep schedule If your insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat that problem (if possible). NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ## Start Here - [What Is Insomnia?](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/insomnia) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) Also in [Spanish](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/es/salud/insomnio) ## Diagnosis and Tests - [Sleep Study](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/sleep-study/) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) (National Library of Medicine) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/pruebas-de-laboratorio/estudio-del-sueno/) ## Treatments and Therapies - [Insomnia Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Instead of Sleeping Pills](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/insomnia-treatment/art-20046677?p=1) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in [Spanish](https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/insomnia-treatment/art-20046677?p=1) - [Prescription Sleeping Pills: What's Right for You?](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/sleeping-pills/art-20043959?p=1) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in [Spanish](https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/sleeping-pills/art-20043959?p=1) - [Sleep Aids: Understand Options Sold without a Prescription](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep-aids/art-20047860?p=1) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in [Spanish](https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep-aids/art-20047860?p=1) - [Sleep Disorders and Complementary Health Approaches](https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/sleep-disorders-and-complementary-health-approaches) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) - [Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks](https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/taking-z-drugs-insomnia-know-risks) (Food and Drug Administration) Also in [Spanish](https://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/toma-medicamentos-para-el-insomnio-conozca-los-riesgos) ## Test Your Knowledge - [Sleep Myths & Facts Quiz](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000805_16.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/quiz/000805_76.htm) ## Clinical Trials - [ClinicalTrials.gov: Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders](https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=%22Sleep+Initiation+and+Maintenance+Disorders%22&aggFilters=status:not%20rec) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) (National Institutes of Health) - [ClinicalTrials.gov: Sleeping Pills](https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?intr=%22Sleep+Aids+Pharmaceutical%22&aggFilters=status:not%20rec) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) (National Institutes of Health) ## Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine) - [Article: A Randomized Controlled Trial: Evaluating the Sleep, Cancer and Rest (SleepCaRe)...](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41866301) - [Article: Examining the Effectiveness of Breathwork to Improve Resilience and Psychological Wellbeing...](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41787752) - [Article: Effect of a supervised intermittent exercise program on insomnia in breast...](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41746533) - [Insomnia -- see more articles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%22Sleep+Initiation+and+Maintenance+Disorders%22%5Bmajr%3Anoexp%5D+AND+humans%5Bmh%5D+AND+english%5Bla%5D+AND+%22last+1+Year%22+%5Bedat%5D+AND+%28patient+education+handout%5Bpt%5D+OR+guideline%5Bpt%5D+OR+clinical+trial%5Bpt%5D%29++NOT+%28letter%5Bpt%5D+OR+case+reports%5Bpt%5D+OR+editorial%5Bpt%5D+OR+comment%5Bpt%5D%29+AND+free+full+text%5Bsb%5D+) ## Find an Expert - [American Academy of Sleep Medicine](https://aasm.org/) - [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) - [Sleep Center Directory](https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-center/) (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) ## Teenagers - [Insomnia in Teens: What Parents Should Know](https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/insomnia-teens.html) (Nemours Foundation) Also in [Spanish](https://kidshealth.org/es/parents/insomnia-teens.html) - [What Should I Do If I Can't Sleep?](https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/sleepless.html) (Nemours Foundation) Also in [Spanish](https://kidshealth.org/es/teens/sleepless.html) ## Women - [Insomnia](https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/insomnia) (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health) Also in [Spanish](https://espanol.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/insomnia) ## Patient Handouts - [Changing your sleep habits](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000757.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000757.htm) - [Insomnia](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000805.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/article/000805.htm) - [Medicines for sleep](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000758.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000758.htm) ## Topic Image ![Insomnia](https://medlineplus.gov/images/Insomnia.jpg) ## MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA - [Can't sleep? Try these tips](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000853.htm) - [Changing your sleep habits](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000757.htm) - [Insomnia](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000805.htm) - [Medicines for sleep](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000758.htm) ## Related Health Topics - [Healthy Sleep](https://medlineplus.gov/healthysleep.html) - [Sleep Disorders](https://medlineplus.gov/sleepdisorders.html) ## National Institutes of Health The primary NIH organization for research on Insomnia is the [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute](http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/) ## Other Languages Find [health information in languages other than English](https://medlineplus.gov/languages/insomnia.html) on Insomnia ## Disclaimers MedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies. MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government Web sites. 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Readable Markdown	On this page ### Learn More - No links available ### See, Play and Learn - [Test Your Knowledge](https://medlineplus.gov/insomnia.html#cat_65 "Go to: Test Your Knowledge") Summary ### What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common [sleep disorder](https://medlineplus.gov/sleepdisorders.html). If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, you may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. You may not feel refreshed when you wake up. ### What are the types of insomnia? Insomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Acute insomnia is common. Common causes include stress at work, family pressures, or a traumatic event. It usually lasts for days or weeks. Chronic insomnia lasts for a month or longer. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary. This means they are the symptom or side effect of some other problem, such as certain medical conditions, medicines, and other sleep disorders. Substances such as [caffeine](https://medlineplus.gov/caffeine.html), tobacco, and [alcohol](https://medlineplus.gov/alcohol.html) can also be a cause. Sometimes chronic insomnia is the primary problem. This means that it is not caused by something else. Its cause is not well understood, but long-lasting stress, emotional upset, travel and shift work can be factors. Primary insomnia usually lasts more than one month. ### Who is at risk for insomnia? Insomnia is common. It affects women more often than men. You can get it at any age, but older adults are more likely to have it. You are also at higher risk of insomnia if you: - Have a lot of [stress](https://medlineplus.gov/stress.html) - Are depressed or have other emotional distress, such as divorce or death of a spouse - Have a lower income - Work at night or have frequent major shifts in your work hours - Travel long distances with time changes - Have an [inactive lifestyle](https://medlineplus.gov/healthrisksofaninactivelifestyle.html) - Are African American; research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have more sleep-related breathing problems than Whites. ### What are the symptoms of insomnia? Symptoms of insomnia include: - Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep - Sleeping for only short periods - Being awake for much of the night - Feeling as if you haven't slept at all - Waking up too early ### What other problems can insomnia cause? Insomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. It also can make you feel anxious, depressed, or irritable. You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. Insomnia also can cause other serious problems. For example, it could make you feel drowsy while driving. This could cause you get into a car accident. ### How is insomnia diagnosed? To diagnose insomnia, your health care provider: - Takes your medical history - Asks for your sleep history. Your provider will ask you for details about your sleep habits. - Does a physical exam, to rule out other medical problems that might cause insomnia - May recommend a sleep study. A sleep study measures how well you sleep and how your body responds to sleep problems. ### What are the treatments for insomnia? Treatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, and medicines: - Lifestyle changes, including [good sleep habits](https://medlineplus.gov/healthysleep.html), often help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. - A type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia - Several medicines also can help relieve your insomnia and allow you to re-establish a regular sleep schedule If your insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat that problem (if possible). NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - [Sleep Study](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/sleep-study/) ![From the National Institutes of Health](https://medlineplus.gov/images/nih.png) (National Library of Medicine) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/pruebas-de-laboratorio/estudio-del-sueno/) - [Sleep Myths & Facts Quiz](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000805_16.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/quiz/000805_76.htm) - [Insomnia](https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/insomnia) (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health) Also in [Spanish](https://espanol.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/insomnia) - [Changing your sleep habits](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000757.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000757.htm) - [Insomnia](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000805.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/article/000805.htm) - [Medicines for sleep](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000758.htm) (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in [Spanish](https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000758.htm)
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