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Symptoms of Insomnia
While insomnia impacts every individual differently, these are common symptoms that you may experience:
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Daytime drowsiness or low energy
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Anxiety
Tension and irritability
Depression and mood swings
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## Symptoms of Insomnia
While insomnia impacts every individual differently, these are common symptoms that you may experience:
- Frustration and dwelling on your lack of sleep
- Physical discomfort, such as headaches and stomach pains
- Performance problems at work
- Daytime drowsiness or low energy
- Trouble paying attention or lack of focus
- Anxiety
- Tension and irritability
- Depression and mood swings
[Previous: Overview](https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/neurosciences/sleep-health-center/insomnia)
[Next: Causes and Diagnoses](https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/neurosciences/sleep-health-center/insomnia/causes-and-diagnoses)
## Related Resources
- [Patient Sleep Questionnaire](https://www.nm.org/-/media/northwestern/resources/care-areas/neurosciences/northwestern-medicine-sleep-disorders-patient-questionnaire.pdf)
- [Sleep Journal](https://www.nm.org/-/media/northwestern/resources/care-areas/neurosciences/northwestern-medicine-sleep-diary-rev2014.pdf)
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Insomnia
When you can't sleep, the ticking of the clock only reminds you of your exhaustion and the endless hours until morning.
[Learn More](http://encyclopedia.nm.org/Search/134,136)
Treating Insomnia
Making healthy lifestyle changes and learning to relax can improve your sleep.
[Learn More](http://encyclopedia.nm.org/Search/3,84445)
HealthBeat Articles
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[ read more about Healthy Sleep Habits: How Much Sleep You Really Need Healthy Sleep Habits: How Much Sleep You Really Need Daily habits that support more restorative sleep.](https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/healthy-sleep-habits) |
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