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Calculated Shard: 168 (from laksa001)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa168.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://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/telltale-signs-of-insomnia/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/telltale-signs-of-insomnia/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/telltale-signs-of-insomnia\/","crawl_time":1776253315,"first_indexed_time":1712765288,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cnet!www,\/health\/sleep\/telltale-signs-of-insomnia\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2383275557131820768","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The Telltale Signs You Might Have Insomnia, and What to Do About It - CNET","meta_descriptions":["Insomnia is more than just a few nights of bad sleep."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Picture this. You try to get\n8 hours of sleep\neach night, but you struggle to\nfall asleep\nor you wake up throughout the night. Sounds familiar? You might have insomnia.\nAbout\n30% of all people\nhave\ndifficulty sleeping\nand about 10% of those people will get an insomnia diagnosis, according to\nDeirdre Conroy\n, clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Disorders Center.\nOut of those 10% of people who have diagnosed insomnia,\nabout 40% of them\n experience mental health disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That's not surprising given that most people can tell you that if they are \nstressed\n, they're also having a hard time getting a good night's sleep. \nEven though\nmental health\nissues are one of the biggest causes of insomnia, they don't explain all cases. Keep reading to find out more about the most common causes of insomnia and what you can do to get some relief and much needed sleep. \nRead more:\n \nThis 5-Minute Activity Is the Ultimate Hack When You Can't Fall Asleep\nWhat is insomnia, and how is it diagnosed?\nInsomnia\n, broadly speaking, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting enough hours of sleep. Insomnia can happen for a short amount of time, or it can be persistent, which is called chronic insomnia. \nThere is no test or lab work that can specifically diagnose insomnia, so according to Conroy, most doctors will look for a few key symptoms in order to make the diagnosis. \"They have to tell me that they're either having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early, and it's interfering with their daytime functioning in some way,\" Conroy says. \nInterfering with your daytime functioning can look different for everyone, according to Conroy. You might feel more irritable or sad or, in some extreme cases, you might fall asleep in the middle of the day while you're trying to work.\nBesides having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, the \nMayo Clinic\n says other insomnia symptoms may include:\nNot feeling well-rested after a night's sleep\nDaytime tiredness or daytime sleepiness\nIrritability, depression or anxiety\nDifficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering\nIncreased errors or accidents\nOngoing worries about sleep\nHow do you know if you have insomnia?\nMany people will experience occasional sleep issues or\npoor sleep\n, which are sometimes related to\nstressful events\nor other life factors that affect sleep (like having a baby). But insomnia has a specific set of symptoms. For example, if you've only had sleep issues for a week or two, you most likely won't get an insomnia diagnosis from a doctor.\nThe first thing a doctor will ask is how long you've had trouble sleeping. If you have chronic insomnia you have to report to a doctor that you've been having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Then you also have to report that the sleep issues you experience have a significant impact on your quality of life or affects your work or social life. Your doctor will also want to rule out that your sleep issue isn't related directly to another medication or other substance you are taking.\n\"The thing is, it's really what you tell the provider -- there's no blood tests -- in fact, even sleep studies are not indicated for insomnia in the absence of other medical complications,\" Conroy explains.\nRead\nmore:\n \nThis Dietary Supplement You've Probably Never Heard of Promotes Better Sleep\nThe most common causes of insomnia and how they're treated\nMental health disorders like anxiety and depression\nMental health conditions like\nanxiety\nand\ndepression\nare common and can affect your sleep, which explains why many people with insomnia also experience mental health issues.\nWhen it comes to treating insomnia related to mental health, you have several options that can help address both sleep issues and mental health. \"In general there are two major options that most of the research studies support. Either medication and\/or\ncognitive behavioral therapy\n for insomnia specifically. CBT is a big one, it can be used for anxiety and depression but there's a specific course of action that we take when it relates to insomnia,\" Conroy says. \nShift work or working the night shift \nWhen you work shift work, specifically the night shift, your body begins to readjust its\ncircadian rhythm\n, also known as the \"\nclock\" your body\noperates on. When you change the time that you sleep from night to day, or vice versa, your body will shift that circadian clock over time. Once that changes, it's not easy to go back, or at least not right away.\n\"You readjust. But it does take some time. For many people just having that experience of a few nights or a few weeks of difficulty sleeping could then trigger some stress about it. So then you have two problems. You have an internal biological clock problem and you have anxiety about it,\" Conroy says.\n\"The good news is there are things you can do like behavioral interventions, which we work with people on all the time, lifestyle factors that you can modify to get you back on track,\" Conroy says.\nWriting down what's worrying you in a journal may help you sleep better.\nGetty Images\nMedical problems and other sleep disorders\nOne of the most common sleep disorders is\nsleep apnea\n, which can lead to other serious health issues and make you feel more tired during the day.\nAccording to the National Sleep Foundation\n, sleep apnea can be an underlying cause of insomnia. \n\"If you have some snoring, if anyone has seen you stop breathing, or if you are having any choking or gasping at night, that's a sign or symptom of sleep apnea. And that could manifest as I'm having trouble staying asleep. So you may want to talk to your doctor about those other types of symptoms because there are hundreds of types of sleep disorders and many of them we test for in the laboratory,\" Conroy says. Oftentimes, doctors can run a sleep study to test for these types of problems.\nTips for better sleep\nIf stress is keeping you up at night and it's interfering with your daily life, be sure to talk to a medical professional, like a sleep specialist, first. You want to rule out any possible medical or mental health problems first to determine why you're struggling to sleep. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medication and work with you to develop better sleep habits. Beyond that, Conroy shares some lifestyle changes and a few tips on how to cope with worry or stress-induced sleep issues.\nRead more: \nBest Essential Oil Diffuser\nDisengage\n\"We are bombarded with information throughout the day and so many of my patients are just scrolling through their phones before bed,\" says Conroy. While you might have good intentions for all that scrolling -- say, wanting to keep up with macro global events or political news -- Conroy suggests\nputting your phone down\nan hour before bedtime. \"Put your phone outside of the bedroom if you can,\" she says.\nWorry journal \nRather than lie in bed stressing out about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow, try getting those worries out on paper. \"Worry can be OK if you do it constructively. A technique I go over with my patients is to take\n15 minutes to write down\nall of your worries and what you can do about it right now. Most people push off their worries until they go to bed and turn the lights off. So set aside a time to constructively worry,\" Conroy says.\nExercise during the day and avoid naps \n\"\nBe more active in the day\nif you can. Take a walk and get light exposure, maybe if you're not exercising now, establish an exercise routine. And watch the naps and avoid dozing off between Zoom meetings. Avoid naps in general in the first part of your day and not too close to bedtime, and try to limit them to 20 to 30 minutes,\" Conroy says. ","attrs_markdown":"X\n\n[Your Guide To a Better Future](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/ \"CNET\")\n\n[Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnet.com)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/ \"News\")\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/ai-atlas\/ \"AI\")\n- [Tech](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/ \"Tech\")\n  - [VPN](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/vpn\/)\n  - [Phones](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/phones\/)\n  - [Laptops](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/laptops\/)\n  - [Audio](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/home-entertainment\/audio\/)\n  - [TV](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/home-entertainment\/tvs\/)\n  - [Services & Software](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/)\n  - [Computers](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/desktops\/)\n  [All Tech](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/ \"Tech\")\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/ \"Home\")\n  - [Home Security](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/security\/)\n  - [Smart Home](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/smart-home\/)\n  - [Kitchen & Household](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/kitchen-and-household\/)\n  - [Yard & Outdoors](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/yard-and-outdoors\/)\n  - [Home Internet](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/internet\/)\n  [All Home](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/ \"Home\")\n- [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/culture\/entertainment\/ \"Entertainment\")\n  - [Gaming](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/gaming\/)\n  - [TV & Movies](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/streaming-services\/)\n  - [Streaming](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/streaming-services\/)\n  [All Entertainment](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/culture\/entertainment\/ \"Entertainment\")\n- [Wellness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/ \"Wellness\")\n  - [Sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/)\n  - [Nutrition](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/)\n  - [Fitness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/fitness\/)\n  - [Personal Care](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/personal-care\/)\n  [All Wellness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/ \"Wellness\")\n- [Gift Guides](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/gifts\/ \"Gift Guides\")\n- [Cover Stories](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/feature\/cover-stories\/ \"Cover Stories\")\n- [More](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/telltale-signs-of-insomnia\/ \"More\")\n  - [Money](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/personal-finance\/)\n  - [CNET Video](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/videos\/)\n  - [Editors' Choice](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/editors-choice\/)\n  [All More](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/telltale-signs-of-insomnia\/ \"More\")\n\n[Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnet.com)\n\nBack\n\nToday's Highlights\n\n- 01  [Artemis II Astronauts Get Personal About Historic Mission](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/artemis-ii-astronauts-get-personal-about-historic-mission\/)\n- 02  [Dyson's First-Ever Handheld Fan Is Here in Time for Summer Heat Waves](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/personal-care\/dyson-first-handheld-fan\/)\n- 03  [Apple's 50-Year Legacy of Product Innovation, Through CNET's Lens](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/features\/apple-50th-anniversary-best-products\/)\n- 04  [Help Us Crown the Most Loved Headphones of 2026](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/help-us-find-the-most-loved-headphones-and-earbuds-of-2026\/)\n- 05  [No, the Viral iPhone Fold Video Isn't Real. 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If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. [Reviews ethics statement](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/how-we-test-everything\/)\n\n- Wellness\n- [Sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/)\n\n# The Telltale Signs You Might Have Insomnia, and What to Do About It\nHaving trouble sleeping at night? You might have insomnia. These are the most common causes, treatments and tips to get better sleep.\n\n![Headshot of Mercey Livingston](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\n![Headshot of Mercey Livingston](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nMercey Livingston CNET Contributor\n\nMercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and Prevention.com among others. When not writing, she enjoys reading and trying out workout classes all over New York City.\n\n[See full bio](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/profiles\/merceylivingston\/)\n\nMercey Livingston\n\nApril 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. PT\n\n6 min read\n\n![gettyimages-1145199314](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nHaving trouble sleeping? Find out what insomnia is and how it's diagnosed and treated.\n\nGetty Images\n\nPicture this. You try to get [8 hours of sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live\/) each night, but you struggle to [fall asleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast\/) or you wake up throughout the night. Sounds familiar? You might have insomnia.\n\nAbout [30% of all people](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/articles\/what-are-facts-about-insomnia#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20a%20common%20sleep,with%20the%20diagnosis%20of%20insomnia. \"(opens in a new window)\") have [difficulty sleeping](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/6-ways-sleep-deprivation-is-wrecking-your-body\/) and about 10% of those people will get an insomnia diagnosis, according to [Deirdre Conroy](https:\/\/www.uofmhealth.org\/profile\/1268\/deirdre-ann-conroy-phd \"(opens in a new window)\"), clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Disorders Center.\n\nOut of those 10% of people who have diagnosed insomnia, [about 40% of them](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia\/what-causes-insomnia \"(opens in a new window)\") experience mental health disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That's not surprising given that most people can tell you that if they are [stressed](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/covid-19-depression-and-anxiety-how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health\/), they're also having a hard time getting a good night's sleep.\n\nEven though [mental health](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/lead-a-happier-life-with-these-7-simple-daily-habits\/) issues are one of the biggest causes of insomnia, they don't explain all cases. Keep reading to find out more about the most common causes of insomnia and what you can do to get some relief and much needed sleep.\n\n**Read more:** [This 5-Minute Activity Is the Ultimate Hack When You Can't Fall Asleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast\/)\n\n[Best Mattresses](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/best-mattresses\/) [See at Cnet](https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?element=BODY&element_label=See+at+Cnet&group_uuid=b74f56d3-0fcc-4d67-976d-466a38c82fbe&module=BUTTON&object_type=commerce-promo%7Cbutton&object_version=030f4e1f-0895-4005-9e71-7a0a9451aece&object_uuid=74240a5e-a0eb-4e9b-8192-ef8eca8ddebd&productLocationId=BODY&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&view_instance_uuid=54a7a8e1-c5ca-47a3-a524-1414adbe2f15&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fhealth%2Fsleep%2Fbest-mattresses%2F \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/best-mattresses\/)\n## What is insomnia, and how is it diagnosed?\n[Insomnia](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355167 \"(opens in a new window)\"), broadly speaking, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting enough hours of sleep. Insomnia can happen for a short amount of time, or it can be persistent, which is called chronic insomnia.\n\nThere is no test or lab work that can specifically diagnose insomnia, so according to Conroy, most doctors will look for a few key symptoms in order to make the diagnosis. \"They have to tell me that they're either having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early, and it's interfering with their daytime functioning in some way,\" Conroy says.\n\nInterfering with your daytime functioning can look different for everyone, according to Conroy. You might feel more irritable or sad or, in some extreme cases, you might fall asleep in the middle of the day while you're trying to work.\n\nBesides having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, the [Mayo Clinic](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355167 \"(opens in a new window)\") says other insomnia symptoms may include:\n\n- Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep\n- Daytime tiredness or daytime sleepiness\n- Irritability, depression or anxiety\n- Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering\n- Increased errors or accidents\n- Ongoing worries about sleep\n## How do you know if you have insomnia?\nMany people will experience occasional sleep issues or [poor sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live\/), which are sometimes related to [stressful events](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/7-strategies-to-reduce-stress-and-feel-more-joy-today\/) or other life factors that affect sleep (like having a baby). But insomnia has a specific set of symptoms. For example, if you've only had sleep issues for a week or two, you most likely won't get an insomnia diagnosis from a doctor.\n\nThe first thing a doctor will ask is how long you've had trouble sleeping. If you have chronic insomnia you have to report to a doctor that you've been having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Then you also have to report that the sleep issues you experience have a significant impact on your quality of life or affects your work or social life. Your doctor will also want to rule out that your sleep issue isn't related directly to another medication or other substance you are taking.\n\n\"The thing is, it's really what you tell the provider -- there's no blood tests -- in fact, even sleep studies are not indicated for insomnia in the absence of other medical complications,\" Conroy explains.\n\n**Read** **more:** [This Dietary Supplement You've Probably Never Heard of Promotes Better Sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/natural-sleep-aid-for-better-sleep\/)\n\n## The most common causes of insomnia and how they're treated\n### Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression\nMental health conditions like [anxiety](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/everything-to-know-about-anxiety-signs-to-watch-for-and-how-to-cope\/) and [depression](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/7-free-ways-to-ease-depression\/) are common and can affect your sleep, which explains why many people with insomnia also experience mental health issues.\n\nWhen it comes to treating insomnia related to mental health, you have several options that can help address both sleep issues and mental health. \"In general there are two major options that most of the research studies support. Either medication and\/or [cognitive behavioral therapy](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy\/) for insomnia specifically. CBT is a big one, it can be used for anxiety and depression but there's a specific course of action that we take when it relates to insomnia,\" Conroy says.\n\n[Best Mental Health Apps to Boost Your Happiness](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/best-mental-health-apps\/) [See at Cnet](https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?element=BODY&element_label=See+at+Cnet&group_uuid=8db647d3-3306-40b6-bf90-61ae445bffeb&module=BUTTON&object_type=commerce-promo%7Cbutton&object_version=030f4e1f-0895-4005-9e71-7a0a9451aece&object_uuid=74240a5e-a0eb-4e9b-8192-ef8eca8ddebd&productLocationId=BODY&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&view_instance_uuid=54a7a8e1-c5ca-47a3-a524-1414adbe2f15&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fhealth%2Fmental%2Fbest-mental-health-apps%2F \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/best-mental-health-apps\/)\n### Shift work or working the night shift\nWhen you work shift work, specifically the night shift, your body begins to readjust its [circadian rhythm](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/circadian-rhythm-heres-how-to-reset-and-get-better-sleep\/), also known as the \"[clock\" your body](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/ideal-sleep-schedule-based-on-your-chronotype\/) operates on. When you change the time that you sleep from night to day, or vice versa, your body will shift that circadian clock over time. Once that changes, it's not easy to go back, or at least not right away.\n\n\"You readjust. But it does take some time. For many people just having that experience of a few nights or a few weeks of difficulty sleeping could then trigger some stress about it. So then you have two problems. You have an internal biological clock problem and you have anxiety about it,\" Conroy says.\n\n\"The good news is there are things you can do like behavioral interventions, which we work with people on all the time, lifestyle factors that you can modify to get you back on track,\" Conroy says.\n\n![gettyimages-691048505](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nWriting down what's worrying you in a journal may help you sleep better.\n\nGetty Images\n### Medical problems and other sleep disorders\nOne of the most common sleep disorders is [sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/sleep-apnea-how-get-diagnosed\/), which can lead to other serious health issues and make you feel more tired during the day. [According to the National Sleep Foundation](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia\/what-causes-insomnia#:~:text=Specific%20sleep%20disorders%20can%20be,causing%20insomnia%20and%20daytime%20sleepiness. \"(opens in a new window)\"), sleep apnea can be an underlying cause of insomnia.\n\n\"If you have some snoring, if anyone has seen you stop breathing, or if you are having any choking or gasping at night, that's a sign or symptom of sleep apnea. And that could manifest as I'm having trouble staying asleep. So you may want to talk to your doctor about those other types of symptoms because there are hundreds of types of sleep disorders and many of them we test for in the laboratory,\" Conroy says. Oftentimes, doctors can run a sleep study to test for these types of problems.\n\n## Tips for better sleep\nIf stress is keeping you up at night and it's interfering with your daily life, be sure to talk to a medical professional, like a sleep specialist, first. You want to rule out any possible medical or mental health problems first to determine why you're struggling to sleep. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medication and work with you to develop better sleep habits. 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While you might have good intentions for all that scrolling -- say, wanting to keep up with macro global events or political news -- Conroy suggests [putting your phone down](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/how-do-digital-social-media-detox\/) an hour before bedtime. \"Put your phone outside of the bedroom if you can,\" she says.\n\n### Worry journal\nRather than lie in bed stressing out about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow, try getting those worries out on paper. \"Worry can be OK if you do it constructively. A technique I go over with my patients is to take [15 minutes to write down](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/5-benefits-of-journaling-for-mental-health-and-how-to-start\/) all of your worries and what you can do about it right now. Most people push off their worries until they go to bed and turn the lights off. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Picture this. You try to get [8 hours of sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live\/) each night, but you struggle to [fall asleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast\/) or you wake up throughout the night. Sounds familiar? You might have insomnia.\n\nAbout [30% of all people](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/articles\/what-are-facts-about-insomnia#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20a%20common%20sleep,with%20the%20diagnosis%20of%20insomnia. \"(opens in a new window)\") have [difficulty sleeping](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/6-ways-sleep-deprivation-is-wrecking-your-body\/) and about 10% of those people will get an insomnia diagnosis, according to [Deirdre Conroy](https:\/\/www.uofmhealth.org\/profile\/1268\/deirdre-ann-conroy-phd \"(opens in a new window)\"), clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Disorders Center.\n\nOut of those 10% of people who have diagnosed insomnia, [about 40% of them](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia\/what-causes-insomnia \"(opens in a new window)\") experience mental health disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That's not surprising given that most people can tell you that if they are [stressed](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/covid-19-depression-and-anxiety-how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health\/), they're also having a hard time getting a good night's sleep.\n\nEven though [mental health](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/lead-a-happier-life-with-these-7-simple-daily-habits\/) issues are one of the biggest causes of insomnia, they don't explain all cases. Keep reading to find out more about the most common causes of insomnia and what you can do to get some relief and much needed sleep.\n\n**Read more:** [This 5-Minute Activity Is the Ultimate Hack When You Can't Fall Asleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast\/)\n\n## What is insomnia, and how is it diagnosed?\n[Insomnia](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355167 \"(opens in a new window)\"), broadly speaking, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting enough hours of sleep. Insomnia can happen for a short amount of time, or it can be persistent, which is called chronic insomnia.\n\nThere is no test or lab work that can specifically diagnose insomnia, so according to Conroy, most doctors will look for a few key symptoms in order to make the diagnosis. \"They have to tell me that they're either having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early, and it's interfering with their daytime functioning in some way,\" Conroy says.\n\nInterfering with your daytime functioning can look different for everyone, according to Conroy. You might feel more irritable or sad or, in some extreme cases, you might fall asleep in the middle of the day while you're trying to work.\n\nBesides having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, the [Mayo Clinic](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355167 \"(opens in a new window)\") says other insomnia symptoms may include:\n\n- Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep\n- Daytime tiredness or daytime sleepiness\n- Irritability, depression or anxiety\n- Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering\n- Increased errors or accidents\n- Ongoing worries about sleep\n## How do you know if you have insomnia?\nMany people will experience occasional sleep issues or [poor sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live\/), which are sometimes related to [stressful events](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/7-strategies-to-reduce-stress-and-feel-more-joy-today\/) or other life factors that affect sleep (like having a baby). But insomnia has a specific set of symptoms. For example, if you've only had sleep issues for a week or two, you most likely won't get an insomnia diagnosis from a doctor.\n\nThe first thing a doctor will ask is how long you've had trouble sleeping. If you have chronic insomnia you have to report to a doctor that you've been having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Then you also have to report that the sleep issues you experience have a significant impact on your quality of life or affects your work or social life. Your doctor will also want to rule out that your sleep issue isn't related directly to another medication or other substance you are taking.\n\n\"The thing is, it's really what you tell the provider -- there's no blood tests -- in fact, even sleep studies are not indicated for insomnia in the absence of other medical complications,\" Conroy explains.\n\n**Read** **more:** [This Dietary Supplement You've Probably Never Heard of Promotes Better Sleep](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/natural-sleep-aid-for-better-sleep\/)\n\n## The most common causes of insomnia and how they're treated\n### Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression\nMental health conditions like [anxiety](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/everything-to-know-about-anxiety-signs-to-watch-for-and-how-to-cope\/) and [depression](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/7-free-ways-to-ease-depression\/) are common and can affect your sleep, which explains why many people with insomnia also experience mental health issues.\n\nWhen it comes to treating insomnia related to mental health, you have several options that can help address both sleep issues and mental health. \"In general there are two major options that most of the research studies support. Either medication and\/or [cognitive behavioral therapy](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy\/) for insomnia specifically. CBT is a big one, it can be used for anxiety and depression but there's a specific course of action that we take when it relates to insomnia,\" Conroy says.\n\n### Shift work or working the night shift\nWhen you work shift work, specifically the night shift, your body begins to readjust its [circadian rhythm](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/circadian-rhythm-heres-how-to-reset-and-get-better-sleep\/), also known as the \"[clock\" your body](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/ideal-sleep-schedule-based-on-your-chronotype\/) operates on. When you change the time that you sleep from night to day, or vice versa, your body will shift that circadian clock over time. Once that changes, it's not easy to go back, or at least not right away.\n\n\"You readjust. But it does take some time. For many people just having that experience of a few nights or a few weeks of difficulty sleeping could then trigger some stress about it. So then you have two problems. You have an internal biological clock problem and you have anxiety about it,\" Conroy says.\n\n\"The good news is there are things you can do like behavioral interventions, which we work with people on all the time, lifestyle factors that you can modify to get you back on track,\" Conroy says.\n\n![gettyimages-691048505](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/images\/logos\/cnet_load.png)\n\nWriting down what's worrying you in a journal may help you sleep better.\n\nGetty Images\n### Medical problems and other sleep disorders\nOne of the most common sleep disorders is [sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/sleep-apnea-how-get-diagnosed\/), which can lead to other serious health issues and make you feel more tired during the day. [According to the National Sleep Foundation](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia\/what-causes-insomnia#:~:text=Specific%20sleep%20disorders%20can%20be,causing%20insomnia%20and%20daytime%20sleepiness. \"(opens in a new window)\"), sleep apnea can be an underlying cause of insomnia.\n\n\"If you have some snoring, if anyone has seen you stop breathing, or if you are having any choking or gasping at night, that's a sign or symptom of sleep apnea. And that could manifest as I'm having trouble staying asleep. So you may want to talk to your doctor about those other types of symptoms because there are hundreds of types of sleep disorders and many of them we test for in the laboratory,\" Conroy says. Oftentimes, doctors can run a sleep study to test for these types of problems.\n\n## Tips for better sleep\nIf stress is keeping you up at night and it's interfering with your daily life, be sure to talk to a medical professional, like a sleep specialist, first. You want to rule out any possible medical or mental health problems first to determine why you're struggling to sleep. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medication and work with you to develop better sleep habits. Beyond that, Conroy shares some lifestyle changes and a few tips on how to cope with worry or stress-induced sleep issues.\n\n**Read more:** [Best Essential Oil Diffuser](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/best-essential-oil-diffuser\/)\n\n### Disengage\n\"We are bombarded with information throughout the day and so many of my patients are just scrolling through their phones before bed,\" says Conroy. While you might have good intentions for all that scrolling -- say, wanting to keep up with macro global events or political news -- Conroy suggests [putting your phone down](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/how-do-digital-social-media-detox\/) an hour before bedtime. \"Put your phone outside of the bedroom if you can,\" she says.\n\n### Worry journal\nRather than lie in bed stressing out about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow, try getting those worries out on paper. \"Worry can be OK if you do it constructively. A technique I go over with my patients is to take [15 minutes to write down](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/mental\/5-benefits-of-journaling-for-mental-health-and-how-to-start\/) all of your worries and what you can do about it right now. Most people push off their worries until they go to bed and turn the lights off. So set aside a time to constructively worry,\" Conroy says.\n\n### Exercise during the day and avoid naps\n**\"**[Be more active in the day](https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/4-workouts-to-help-you-sleep-better\/) if you can. Take a walk and get light exposure, maybe if you're not exercising now, establish an exercise routine. And watch the naps and avoid dozing off between Zoom meetings. Avoid naps in general in the first part of your day and not too close to bedtime, and try to limit them to 20 to 30 minutes,\" Conroy says.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Picture this. You try to get 8 hours of sleep each night, but you struggle to fall asleep or you wake up throughout the night. Sounds familiar? You might have insomnia. About 30% of all people have difficulty sleeping and about 10% of those people will get an insomnia diagnosis, according to Deirdre Conroy , clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Disorders Center. Out of those 10% of people who have diagnosed insomnia, about 40% of them experience mental health disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That's not surprising given that most people can tell you that if they are stressed , they're also having a hard time getting a good night's sleep. Even though mental health issues are one of the biggest causes of insomnia, they don't explain all cases. Keep reading to find out more about the most common causes of insomnia and what you can do to get some relief and much needed sleep. Read more: This 5-Minute Activity Is the Ultimate Hack When You Can't Fall Asleep What is insomnia, and how is it diagnosed? Insomnia , broadly speaking, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting enough hours of sleep. Insomnia can happen for a short amount of time, or it can be persistent, which is called chronic insomnia. There is no test or lab work that can specifically diagnose insomnia, so according to Conroy, most doctors will look for a few key symptoms in order to make the diagnosis. "They have to tell me that they're either having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early, and it's interfering with their daytime functioning in some way," Conroy says. Interfering with your daytime functioning can look different for everyone, according to Conroy. You might feel more irritable or sad or, in some extreme cases, you might fall asleep in the middle of the day while you're trying to work. Besides having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, the Mayo Clinic says other insomnia symptoms may include: Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep Daytime tiredness or daytime sleepiness Irritability, depression or anxiety Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering Increased errors or accidents Ongoing worries about sleep How do you know if you have insomnia? Many people will experience occasional sleep issues or poor sleep , which are sometimes related to stressful events or other life factors that affect sleep (like having a baby). But insomnia has a specific set of symptoms. For example, if you've only had sleep issues for a week or two, you most likely won't get an insomnia diagnosis from a doctor. The first thing a doctor will ask is how long you've had trouble sleeping. If you have chronic insomnia you have to report to a doctor that you've been having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Then you also have to report that the sleep issues you experience have a significant impact on your quality of life or affects your work or social life. Your doctor will also want to rule out that your sleep issue isn't related directly to another medication or other substance you are taking. "The thing is, it's really what you tell the provider -- there's no blood tests -- in fact, even sleep studies are not indicated for insomnia in the absence of other medical complications," Conroy explains. Read more: This Dietary Supplement You've Probably Never Heard of Promotes Better Sleep The most common causes of insomnia and how they're treated Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are common and can affect your sleep, which explains why many people with insomnia also experience mental health issues. When it comes to treating insomnia related to mental health, you have several options that can help address both sleep issues and mental health. "In general there are two major options that most of the research studies support. Either medication and/or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia specifically. CBT is a big one, it can be used for anxiety and depression but there's a specific course of action that we take when it relates to insomnia," Conroy says. Shift work or working the night shift When you work shift work, specifically the night shift, your body begins to readjust its circadian rhythm , also known as the " clock" your body operates on. When you change the time that you sleep from night to day, or vice versa, your body will shift that circadian clock over time. Once that changes, it's not easy to go back, or at least not right away. "You readjust. But it does take some time. For many people just having that experience of a few nights or a few weeks of difficulty sleeping could then trigger some stress about it. So then you have two problems. You have an internal biological clock problem and you have anxiety about it," Conroy says. "The good news is there are things you can do like behavioral interventions, which we work with people on all the time, lifestyle factors that you can modify to get you back on track," Conroy says. Writing down what's worrying you in a journal may help you sleep better. Getty Images Medical problems and other sleep disorders One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea , which can lead to other serious health issues and make you feel more tired during the day. According to the National Sleep Foundation , sleep apnea can be an underlying cause of insomnia. "If you have some snoring, if anyone has seen you stop breathing, or if you are having any choking or gasping at night, that's a sign or symptom of sleep apnea. And that could manifest as I'm having trouble staying asleep. So you may want to talk to your doctor about those other types of symptoms because there are hundreds of types of sleep disorders and many of them we test for in the laboratory," Conroy says. Oftentimes, doctors can run a sleep study to test for these types of problems. Tips for better sleep If stress is keeping you up at night and it's interfering with your daily life, be sure to talk to a medical professional, like a sleep specialist, first. You want to rule out any possible medical or mental health problems first to determine why you're struggling to sleep. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medication and work with you to develop better sleep habits. Beyond that, Conroy shares some lifestyle changes and a few tips on how to cope with worry or stress-induced sleep issues. Read more: Best Essential Oil Diffuser Disengage "We are bombarded with information throughout the day and so many of my patients are just scrolling through their phones before bed," says Conroy. While you might have good intentions for all that scrolling -- say, wanting to keep up with macro global events or political news -- Conroy suggests putting your phone down an hour before bedtime. "Put your phone outside of the bedroom if you can," she says. Worry journal Rather than lie in bed stressing out about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow, try getting those worries out on paper. "Worry can be OK if you do it constructively. A technique I go over with my patients is to take 15 minutes to write down all of your worries and what you can do about it right now. Most people push off their worries until they go to bed and turn the lights off. So set aside a time to constructively worry," Conroy says. Exercise during the day and avoid naps " Be more active in the day if you can. Take a walk and get light exposure, maybe if you're not exercising now, establish an exercise routine. And watch the naps and avoid dozing off between Zoom meetings. Avoid naps in general in the first part of your day and not too close to bedtime, and try to limit them to 20 to 30 minutes," Conroy says.
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[Reviews ethics statement](https://www.cnet.com/home/how-we-test-everything/) - Wellness - [Sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/) # The Telltale Signs You Might Have Insomnia, and What to Do About It Having trouble sleeping at night? You might have insomnia. These are the most common causes, treatments and tips to get better sleep. ![Headshot of Mercey Livingston](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) ![Headshot of Mercey Livingston](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Mercey Livingston CNET Contributor Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and Prevention.com among others. When not writing, she enjoys reading and trying out workout classes all over New York City. [See full bio](https://www.cnet.com/profiles/merceylivingston/) Mercey Livingston April 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. PT 6 min read ![gettyimages-1145199314](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Having trouble sleeping? Find out what insomnia is and how it's diagnosed and treated. Getty Images Picture this. You try to get [8 hours of sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live/) each night, but you struggle to [fall asleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast/) or you wake up throughout the night. Sounds familiar? You might have insomnia. About [30% of all people](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-are-facts-about-insomnia#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20a%20common%20sleep,with%20the%20diagnosis%20of%20insomnia. "(opens in a new window)") have [difficulty sleeping](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/6-ways-sleep-deprivation-is-wrecking-your-body/) and about 10% of those people will get an insomnia diagnosis, according to [Deirdre Conroy](https://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/1268/deirdre-ann-conroy-phd "(opens in a new window)"), clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Disorders Center. Out of those 10% of people who have diagnosed insomnia, [about 40% of them](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia "(opens in a new window)") experience mental health disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That's not surprising given that most people can tell you that if they are [stressed](https://www.cnet.com/health/covid-19-depression-and-anxiety-how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health/), they're also having a hard time getting a good night's sleep. Even though [mental health](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/lead-a-happier-life-with-these-7-simple-daily-habits/) issues are one of the biggest causes of insomnia, they don't explain all cases. Keep reading to find out more about the most common causes of insomnia and what you can do to get some relief and much needed sleep. Read more: [This 5-Minute Activity Is the Ultimate Hack When You Can't Fall Asleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast/) [Best Mattresses](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/best-mattresses/) [See at Cnet](https://cc.cnet.com/v1/otc/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?element=BODY&element_label=See+at+Cnet&group_uuid=b74f56d3-0fcc-4d67-976d-466a38c82fbe&module=BUTTON&object_type=commerce-promo%7Cbutton&object_version=030f4e1f-0895-4005-9e71-7a0a9451aece&object_uuid=74240a5e-a0eb-4e9b-8192-ef8eca8ddebd&productLocationId=BODY&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&view_instance_uuid=54a7a8e1-c5ca-47a3-a524-1414adbe2f15&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fhealth%2Fsleep%2Fbest-mattresses%2F "(opens in a new window)") [![](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png)](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/best-mattresses/) ## What is insomnia, and how is it diagnosed? [Insomnia](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167 "(opens in a new window)"), broadly speaking, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting enough hours of sleep. Insomnia can happen for a short amount of time, or it can be persistent, which is called chronic insomnia. There is no test or lab work that can specifically diagnose insomnia, so according to Conroy, most doctors will look for a few key symptoms in order to make the diagnosis. "They have to tell me that they're either having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early, and it's interfering with their daytime functioning in some way," Conroy says. Interfering with your daytime functioning can look different for everyone, according to Conroy. You might feel more irritable or sad or, in some extreme cases, you might fall asleep in the middle of the day while you're trying to work. Besides having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, the [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167 "(opens in a new window)") says other insomnia symptoms may include: - Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep - Daytime tiredness or daytime sleepiness - Irritability, depression or anxiety - Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering - Increased errors or accidents - Ongoing worries about sleep ## How do you know if you have insomnia? Many people will experience occasional sleep issues or [poor sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live/), which are sometimes related to [stressful events](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/7-strategies-to-reduce-stress-and-feel-more-joy-today/) or other life factors that affect sleep (like having a baby). But insomnia has a specific set of symptoms. For example, if you've only had sleep issues for a week or two, you most likely won't get an insomnia diagnosis from a doctor. The first thing a doctor will ask is how long you've had trouble sleeping. If you have chronic insomnia you have to report to a doctor that you've been having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Then you also have to report that the sleep issues you experience have a significant impact on your quality of life or affects your work or social life. Your doctor will also want to rule out that your sleep issue isn't related directly to another medication or other substance you are taking. "The thing is, it's really what you tell the provider -- there's no blood tests -- in fact, even sleep studies are not indicated for insomnia in the absence of other medical complications," Conroy explains. Read more: [This Dietary Supplement You've Probably Never Heard of Promotes Better Sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/natural-sleep-aid-for-better-sleep/) ## The most common causes of insomnia and how they're treated ### Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression Mental health conditions like [anxiety](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/everything-to-know-about-anxiety-signs-to-watch-for-and-how-to-cope/) and [depression](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/7-free-ways-to-ease-depression/) are common and can affect your sleep, which explains why many people with insomnia also experience mental health issues. When it comes to treating insomnia related to mental health, you have several options that can help address both sleep issues and mental health. "In general there are two major options that most of the research studies support. Either medication and/or [cognitive behavioral therapy](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/) for insomnia specifically. CBT is a big one, it can be used for anxiety and depression but there's a specific course of action that we take when it relates to insomnia," Conroy says. 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When you change the time that you sleep from night to day, or vice versa, your body will shift that circadian clock over time. Once that changes, it's not easy to go back, or at least not right away. "You readjust. But it does take some time. For many people just having that experience of a few nights or a few weeks of difficulty sleeping could then trigger some stress about it. So then you have two problems. You have an internal biological clock problem and you have anxiety about it," Conroy says. "The good news is there are things you can do like behavioral interventions, which we work with people on all the time, lifestyle factors that you can modify to get you back on track," Conroy says. ![gettyimages-691048505](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Writing down what's worrying you in a journal may help you sleep better. Getty Images ### Medical problems and other sleep disorders One of the most common sleep disorders is [sleep apnea](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-apnea-how-get-diagnosed/), which can lead to other serious health issues and make you feel more tired during the day. [According to the National Sleep Foundation](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia#:~:text=Specific%20sleep%20disorders%20can%20be,causing%20insomnia%20and%20daytime%20sleepiness. "(opens in a new window)"), sleep apnea can be an underlying cause of insomnia. "If you have some snoring, if anyone has seen you stop breathing, or if you are having any choking or gasping at night, that's a sign or symptom of sleep apnea. And that could manifest as I'm having trouble staying asleep. So you may want to talk to your doctor about those other types of symptoms because there are hundreds of types of sleep disorders and many of them we test for in the laboratory," Conroy says. Oftentimes, doctors can run a sleep study to test for these types of problems. ## Tips for better sleep If stress is keeping you up at night and it's interfering with your daily life, be sure to talk to a medical professional, like a sleep specialist, first. You want to rule out any possible medical or mental health problems first to determine why you're struggling to sleep. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medication and work with you to develop better sleep habits. Beyond that, Conroy shares some lifestyle changes and a few tips on how to cope with worry or stress-induced sleep issues. Read more: [Best Essential Oil Diffuser](https://www.cnet.com/health/best-essential-oil-diffuser/) [Do these 8 things to sleep better tonight](https://www.cnet.com/videos/do-these-8-things-to-sleep-better-tonight/) [Do these 8 things to sleep better tonight](https://www.cnet.com/videos/do-these-8-things-to-sleep-better-tonight/) Click to unmute Video Player is loading. 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Do these 8 things to sleep better tonight ### Disengage "We are bombarded with information throughout the day and so many of my patients are just scrolling through their phones before bed," says Conroy. While you might have good intentions for all that scrolling -- say, wanting to keep up with macro global events or political news -- Conroy suggests [putting your phone down](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/how-do-digital-social-media-detox/) an hour before bedtime. "Put your phone outside of the bedroom if you can," she says. ### Worry journal Rather than lie in bed stressing out about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow, try getting those worries out on paper. "Worry can be OK if you do it constructively. A technique I go over with my patients is to take [15 minutes to write down](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/5-benefits-of-journaling-for-mental-health-and-how-to-start/) all of your worries and what you can do about it right now. Most people push off their worries until they go to bed and turn the lights off. So set aside a time to constructively worry," Conroy says. ### Exercise during the day and avoid naps "[Be more active in the day](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/4-workouts-to-help-you-sleep-better/) if you can. Take a walk and get light exposure, maybe if you're not exercising now, establish an exercise routine. And watch the naps and avoid dozing off between Zoom meetings. Avoid naps in general in the first part of your day and not too close to bedtime, and try to limit them to 20 to 30 minutes," Conroy says. The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. 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Readable Markdown	Picture this. You try to get [8 hours of sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live/) each night, but you struggle to [fall asleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast/) or you wake up throughout the night. Sounds familiar? You might have insomnia. About [30% of all people](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-are-facts-about-insomnia#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20a%20common%20sleep,with%20the%20diagnosis%20of%20insomnia. "(opens in a new window)") have [difficulty sleeping](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/6-ways-sleep-deprivation-is-wrecking-your-body/) and about 10% of those people will get an insomnia diagnosis, according to [Deirdre Conroy](https://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/1268/deirdre-ann-conroy-phd "(opens in a new window)"), clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Disorders Center. Out of those 10% of people who have diagnosed insomnia, [about 40% of them](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia "(opens in a new window)") experience mental health disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That's not surprising given that most people can tell you that if they are [stressed](https://www.cnet.com/health/covid-19-depression-and-anxiety-how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health/), they're also having a hard time getting a good night's sleep. Even though [mental health](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/lead-a-happier-life-with-these-7-simple-daily-habits/) issues are one of the biggest causes of insomnia, they don't explain all cases. Keep reading to find out more about the most common causes of insomnia and what you can do to get some relief and much needed sleep. Read more: [This 5-Minute Activity Is the Ultimate Hack When You Can't Fall Asleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/restless-nights-this-5-minute-fix-had-me-out-cold-fast/) ## What is insomnia, and how is it diagnosed? [Insomnia](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167 "(opens in a new window)"), broadly speaking, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting enough hours of sleep. Insomnia can happen for a short amount of time, or it can be persistent, which is called chronic insomnia. There is no test or lab work that can specifically diagnose insomnia, so according to Conroy, most doctors will look for a few key symptoms in order to make the diagnosis. "They have to tell me that they're either having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early, and it's interfering with their daytime functioning in some way," Conroy says. Interfering with your daytime functioning can look different for everyone, according to Conroy. You might feel more irritable or sad or, in some extreme cases, you might fall asleep in the middle of the day while you're trying to work. Besides having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, the [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167 "(opens in a new window)") says other insomnia symptoms may include: - Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep - Daytime tiredness or daytime sleepiness - Irritability, depression or anxiety - Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering - Increased errors or accidents - Ongoing worries about sleep ## How do you know if you have insomnia? Many people will experience occasional sleep issues or [poor sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/not-sleeping-enough-it-could-affect-how-long-you-live/), which are sometimes related to [stressful events](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/7-strategies-to-reduce-stress-and-feel-more-joy-today/) or other life factors that affect sleep (like having a baby). But insomnia has a specific set of symptoms. For example, if you've only had sleep issues for a week or two, you most likely won't get an insomnia diagnosis from a doctor. The first thing a doctor will ask is how long you've had trouble sleeping. If you have chronic insomnia you have to report to a doctor that you've been having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Then you also have to report that the sleep issues you experience have a significant impact on your quality of life or affects your work or social life. Your doctor will also want to rule out that your sleep issue isn't related directly to another medication or other substance you are taking. "The thing is, it's really what you tell the provider -- there's no blood tests -- in fact, even sleep studies are not indicated for insomnia in the absence of other medical complications," Conroy explains. Read more: [This Dietary Supplement You've Probably Never Heard of Promotes Better Sleep](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/natural-sleep-aid-for-better-sleep/) ## The most common causes of insomnia and how they're treated ### Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression Mental health conditions like [anxiety](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/everything-to-know-about-anxiety-signs-to-watch-for-and-how-to-cope/) and [depression](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/7-free-ways-to-ease-depression/) are common and can affect your sleep, which explains why many people with insomnia also experience mental health issues. When it comes to treating insomnia related to mental health, you have several options that can help address both sleep issues and mental health. "In general there are two major options that most of the research studies support. Either medication and/or [cognitive behavioral therapy](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/) for insomnia specifically. CBT is a big one, it can be used for anxiety and depression but there's a specific course of action that we take when it relates to insomnia," Conroy says. ### Shift work or working the night shift When you work shift work, specifically the night shift, your body begins to readjust its [circadian rhythm](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/circadian-rhythm-heres-how-to-reset-and-get-better-sleep/), also known as the "[clock" your body](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/ideal-sleep-schedule-based-on-your-chronotype/) operates on. When you change the time that you sleep from night to day, or vice versa, your body will shift that circadian clock over time. Once that changes, it's not easy to go back, or at least not right away. "You readjust. But it does take some time. For many people just having that experience of a few nights or a few weeks of difficulty sleeping could then trigger some stress about it. So then you have two problems. You have an internal biological clock problem and you have anxiety about it," Conroy says. "The good news is there are things you can do like behavioral interventions, which we work with people on all the time, lifestyle factors that you can modify to get you back on track," Conroy says. ![gettyimages-691048505](https://www.cnet.com/images/logos/cnet_load.png) Writing down what's worrying you in a journal may help you sleep better. Getty Images ### Medical problems and other sleep disorders One of the most common sleep disorders is [sleep apnea](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-apnea-how-get-diagnosed/), which can lead to other serious health issues and make you feel more tired during the day. [According to the National Sleep Foundation](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia#:~:text=Specific%20sleep%20disorders%20can%20be,causing%20insomnia%20and%20daytime%20sleepiness. "(opens in a new window)"), sleep apnea can be an underlying cause of insomnia. "If you have some snoring, if anyone has seen you stop breathing, or if you are having any choking or gasping at night, that's a sign or symptom of sleep apnea. And that could manifest as I'm having trouble staying asleep. So you may want to talk to your doctor about those other types of symptoms because there are hundreds of types of sleep disorders and many of them we test for in the laboratory," Conroy says. Oftentimes, doctors can run a sleep study to test for these types of problems. ## Tips for better sleep If stress is keeping you up at night and it's interfering with your daily life, be sure to talk to a medical professional, like a sleep specialist, first. You want to rule out any possible medical or mental health problems first to determine why you're struggling to sleep. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medication and work with you to develop better sleep habits. Beyond that, Conroy shares some lifestyle changes and a few tips on how to cope with worry or stress-induced sleep issues. Read more: [Best Essential Oil Diffuser](https://www.cnet.com/health/best-essential-oil-diffuser/) ### Disengage "We are bombarded with information throughout the day and so many of my patients are just scrolling through their phones before bed," says Conroy. While you might have good intentions for all that scrolling -- say, wanting to keep up with macro global events or political news -- Conroy suggests [putting your phone down](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/how-do-digital-social-media-detox/) an hour before bedtime. "Put your phone outside of the bedroom if you can," she says. ### Worry journal Rather than lie in bed stressing out about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow, try getting those worries out on paper. "Worry can be OK if you do it constructively. A technique I go over with my patients is to take [15 minutes to write down](https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/5-benefits-of-journaling-for-mental-health-and-how-to-start/) all of your worries and what you can do about it right now. Most people push off their worries until they go to bed and turn the lights off. So set aside a time to constructively worry," Conroy says. ### Exercise during the day and avoid naps "[Be more active in the day](https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/4-workouts-to-help-you-sleep-better/) if you can. Take a walk and get light exposure, maybe if you're not exercising now, establish an exercise routine. And watch the naps and avoid dozing off between Zoom meetings. Avoid naps in general in the first part of your day and not too close to bedtime, and try to limit them to 20 to 30 minutes," Conroy says.
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