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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa170.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.uclahealth.org/news/article/cant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/cant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/cant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia","crawl_time":1776725049,"first_indexed_time":1731612978,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,uclahealth!www,\/news\/article\/cant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia s443","src_root_hash":"15898094397791395770","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Can’t sleep? What you need to know about insomnia | UCLA Health","meta_descriptions":["If you can’t sleep, your short- and long-term health suffer. Learn how to know if you have insomnia and what to do about it."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Tossing and turning doesn’t just make for a long night. It can affect how you feel and think the entire next day. If you struggle night after night to fall asleep and stay asleep, you might be living with insomnia, a common sleep disorder.\nWhat is insomnia?\nInsomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep,\nstay asleep\nor both. But one night of lousy sleep doesn’t qualify as insomnia. It tends to be an ongoing problem, whether short- or long-term, that affects how you function when awake — causing issues such as sleepiness or trouble concentrating.\nThere are two types of insomnia:\nAcute insomnia\nlasts days or weeks and is often brought on by recent trauma or stress.\nChronic insomnia\ninvolves difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week for more than three months. It’s usually — but not always — a symptom of another issue.\nIn the short term, insomnia can affect your mental health, cognitive function and energy levels. Over time, chronic insomnia can increase your risk of certain health conditions such as\nheart disease\n,\nhigh blood pressure (hypertension)\nand\ndiabetes\n.\nWhat causes insomnia?\nThere are many possible causes of insomnia. Lifestyle choices that involve using caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can affect your ability to sleep soundly; so can certain medications, including some allergy, cold and blood pressure drugs. Experts believe there may also be a genetic component to some people’s insomnia.\nInsomnia is commonly a symptom of an underlying condition, such as:\nBreathing disorders,\nsuch as\nasthma\nChronic pain\nresulting from conditions like\narthritis\nor\nmigraine\nGastrointestinal disorders\n, including\nacid reflux\nHormone imbalances\n related to\nthyroid conditions\nor\nmenopause\nMental health issues\nsuch as\nanxiety\nor\ndepression\nNeurological disorders\n, including\nParkinson’s disease\nand\nAlzheimer’s disease\nOther sleep disorders\n, including\nsleep apnea\nInsomnia risk factors\nFactors that may affect your risk of developing insomnia include:\nAge\n: Older people are more likely to experience sleep issues.\nEthnicity\n: Black people have higher rates of sleep disorders, including insomnia.\nInactivity\n: Regular physical activity reduces your risk for all sleep disorders.\nMental distress:\nA mental health issue or ongoing stress can impact your ability to sleep.\nOccupation\n:\nPeople who perform shift work\n— especially those who work at night — or\ntravel across time zones\noften are more likely to have insomnia.\nHow to know if you have insomnia\nYou may be experiencing symptoms of insomnia if you:\nTake a long time to fall asleep\nWake up frequently during the night\nCan’t fall back asleep after waking\nFeel exhausted, fall asleep or can’t function during the day\nMore than\n60%\nLink is external, Link opens in new window\nof people may experience one or more symptoms of insomnia at some point in their lives, but less than\n10%\nLink is external, Link opens in new window\nof adults are likely to have chronic insomnia.\nDiagnosing and treating insomnia\nThe first step in diagnosing insomnia is seeing your primary care physician (PCP), who may perform the following assessments:\nMedical history,\nincluding evaluation of your current medications\nPhysical exam\nto identify underlying health issues\nSleep history,\nincluding your\nsleep habits\nSleep study\nto measure how well you sleep\nIf insomnia is the symptom of an underlying health issue, treating that health issue may help you sleep better. Your health care provider may also recommend:\nLifestyle changes\naround your\nsleep habits\n,\ndiet\n,\nexercise\nhabits and\nsocial life\nCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)\nto relieve anxiety caused by chronic insomnia\nMindfulness-based behavioral therapy\nspecifically focused on insomnia\nMedication\nto help you sleep more soundly\nThere is no cure for insomnia. But if you live with chronic insomnia, your physician can help you find ways to cope with it and improve your sleeping situation.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/cant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia#main-content)\n\nExplore links (header)\n\nExplore UCLA Health\n\n- [UCLA Health Home](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/discover\/about)\n- [Cancer Center](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/cancer)\n- [Hospitals & Clinics](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/locations)\n- [School of Medicine](https:\/\/medschool.ucla.edu\/)\n- [Academic Departments](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/departments)\n- [News & Insights](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news)\n- [Community & Equity](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/community-equity)\n\n[Refer a Patient](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/discover\/healthcare-professionals)\n\nUniversal links (header)\n\n[myUCLAhealth](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/myuclahealth\/nojs 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[Home](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/)\n2. [News & Insights](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news)\n# Can’t sleep? What you need to know about insomnia\n\n![An older woman lays awake in bed.](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/landscape_3x2_016000_640x427\/public\/images\/86\/insomnia-blog.jpg?h=cd713a24&f=e63914cf&itok=s_O9x66f)\n\nCredit: Getty Images\n\nJuly 22, 2024\n\nBy uclahealth\n\n3 min read\n\nTossing and turning doesn’t just make for a long night. It can affect how you feel and think the entire next day. If you struggle night after night to fall asleep and stay asleep, you might be living with insomnia, a common sleep disorder.\n\n## What is insomnia?\nInsomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep, [stay asleep](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/ask-the-doctors-what-can-i-do-to-help-me-sleep-longer-at-night \"stay asleep\") or both. But one night of lousy sleep doesn’t qualify as insomnia. It tends to be an ongoing problem, whether short- or long-term, that affects how you function when awake — causing issues such as sleepiness or trouble concentrating.\n\nThere are two types of insomnia:\n\n- **Acute insomnia** lasts days or weeks and is often brought on by recent trauma or stress.\n- **Chronic insomnia** involves difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week for more than three months. It’s usually — but not always — a symptom of another issue.\n\nIn the short term, insomnia can affect your mental health, cognitive function and energy levels. Over time, chronic insomnia can increase your risk of certain health conditions such as [heart disease](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/heart \"heart disease\"), [high blood pressure (hypertension)](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/i-have-high-blood-pressure-now-what \"high blood p[ressure\") and [diabetes](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/endocrinology\/diabetes \"diabetes\").\n\n### What causes insomnia?\nThere are many possible causes of insomnia. Lifestyle choices that involve using caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can affect your ability to sleep soundly; so can certain medications, including some allergy, cold and blood pressure drugs. Experts believe there may also be a genetic component to some people’s insomnia.\n\nInsomnia is commonly a symptom of an underlying condition, such as:\n\n- **Breathing disorders,** such as [asthma](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/allergy\/disorders-treated\/asthma \"asthma\")\n- **Chronic pain** resulting from conditions like [arthritis](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/ask-the-doctors-are-there-any-natural-remedies-for-arthritis-pain \"arthritis\") or [migraine](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/neurology\/migraine \"migraine\")\n- **Gastrointestinal disorders**, including [acid reflux](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/gastro\/esophageal-health\/diseases-we-treat\/acid-reflux-gerd \"acid reflux\")\n- **Hormone imbalances** related to [thyroid conditions](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/endocrinology\/thyroid-care \"thyroid conditions\") or [menopause](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/obgyn\/menopause\/clinical-services\/sleep \"menopause\")\n- **Mental health issues** such as [anxiety](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/psychiatry\/adult\/adult-anxiety-disorders-clinic \"anxiety\") or [depression](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/sleep-disorders\/patient-resources\/patient-education\/depression \"depression\")\n- **Neurological disorders**, including [Parkinson’s disease](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/neurology\/conditions-treatments\/parkinson-disease \"Parkinson's disease\") and [Alzheimer’s disease](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/neurology\/conditions-treatments\/alzheimer-disease \"Alzheimer's disease\")\n- [**Other sleep disorders**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/sleep-disorders\/patient-resources\/patient-education\/sleep-and-health \"Other sleep disorders\"), including [sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/not-sleeping-soundly-recognizing-the-symptoms-of-sleep-apnea \"sleep apnea\")\n### Insomnia risk factors\nFactors that may affect your risk of developing insomnia include:\n\n- **Age**: Older people are more likely to experience sleep issues.\n- **Ethnicity**: Black people have higher rates of sleep disorders, including insomnia.\n- **Inactivity**: Regular physical activity reduces your risk for all sleep disorders.\n- **Mental distress:** A mental health issue or ongoing stress can impact your ability to sleep.\n- **Occupation**: [People who perform shift work](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/working-night-shift-comes-with-many-struggles \"People who perform shift work\") — especially those who work at night — or [travel across time zones](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/good-sleep-hygiene-key-sleeping-plane \"travel across time zones\") often are more likely to have insomnia.\n## How to know if you have insomnia\nYou may be experiencing symptoms of insomnia if you:\n\n- Take a long time to fall asleep\n- [Wake up frequently during the night](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/publication\/disrupted-sleep-ucla-healths-sleep-medicine-practice-can \"Wake up frequently during the night\")\n- Can’t fall back asleep after waking\n- Feel exhausted, fall asleep or can’t function during the day\n\nMore than [60% Link is external, Link opens in new window](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia \"60%\") of people may experience one or more symptoms of insomnia at some point in their lives, but less than [10% Link is external, Link opens in new window](https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/adviser\/sleep\/sleep-statistics\/ \"10%\") of adults are likely to have chronic insomnia.\n\n## Diagnosing and treating insomnia\nThe first step in diagnosing insomnia is seeing your primary care physician (PCP), who may perform the following assessments:\n\n- **Medical history,** including evaluation of your current medications\n- **Physical exam** to identify underlying health issues\n- **Sleep history,** including your [sleep habits](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need \"sleep habits\")\n- [**Sleep study**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/could-you-benefit-from-a-sleep-study \"Sleep study\") to measure how well you sleep\n\nIf insomnia is the symptom of an underlying health issue, treating that health issue may help you sleep better. Your health care provider may also recommend:\n\n- **Lifestyle changes** around your [sleep habits](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/healthy-sleep-habits-the-natural-way-to-get-better-sleep \"sleep habits\"), [diet](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/healthy-diet-could-help-with-healthy-sleep \"diet\"), [exercise](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/new-study-suggests-resistance-training-helps-sleep \"exercise\") habits and [social life](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/social-engagement-can-help-with-sleep \"social life\")\n- [**Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/release\/new-study-shows-treating-insomnia-with-cognitive-behavioral \"Cognitive behavioral therapy\") to relieve anxiety caused by chronic insomnia\n- [**Mindfulness-based behavioral therapy**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/programs\/marc\/ucla-insomnia-clinic \"Mindfulness-based behavioral therpay\") specifically focused on insomnia\n- **Medication** to help you sleep more soundly\n\nThere is no cure for insomnia. But if you live with chronic insomnia, your physician can help you find ways to cope with it and improve your sleeping situation.\n\n## Take the Next Step\n**If you have trouble sleeping, reach out to your** [**primary care**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/locations\/search \"primary care\") **physician or connect with a sleep medicine physician at a** [**UCLA Health sleep clinic**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/sleep-disorders\/sleep-clinics \"UCLA Health sleep clinic\")**.**\n\n[View All News & Insights](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news)\n\n## Related Content\n### Articles:\n- [Healthy Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/search?f%5B0%5D=topic%3A80096)\n- [Sleep](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/search?f%5B0%5D=tag%3A81296)\n\n### Services:\n- [Primary Care](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/primary-care)\n- [UCLA Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/departments\/medicine\/pulmonary)\n\nShare:\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uclahealth.org%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Fcant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia)\n- [X-Twitter](https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uclahealth.org%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Fcant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia)\n- [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uclahealth.org%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Fcant-sleep-what-you-need-know-about-insomnia)\n\n## Related Articles\n![A doctor in scrubs stands in front of the ER.](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/landscape_3x2_012000_480x320\/public\/images\/ca\/uclahealth-dr-lentz-pitt-hbo-2026-116a3950-r-1.png?h=41f55a5b&f=99484852&itok=dFhH2LjE)\n\n### [He doesn’t play a doctor on TV, but teaches those who do](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/he-doesnt-play-doctor-tv-teaches-those-who-do)\nApril 14, 2026\n\n6 min read\n\n![A speaker presents on stage.](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/landscape_3x2_012000_480x320\/public\/images\/ab\/tn25-20251110-2el3643-medium.jpg?h=10d202d3&f=b656625f&itok=iskVujp6)\n\n### [Looking for stress-busting strategies?](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/looking-stress-busting-strategies)\nApril 13, 2026\n\n6 min read\n\n![UCLA Health group of doctors and physicians and patient smiling together](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/landscape_3x2_012000_480x320\/public\/images\/1e\/mehran.jpg?h=98396828&f=15bc2f28&itok=jLqsB3Fv)\n\n### [Following a severe COVID-19 infection, a patient is grateful for his UCLA Health specialists](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/story\/following-severe-covid-19-infection-patient-grateful-his)\nApril 13, 2026\n\n4 min read\n\n[View all Healthy Lifestyle articles](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/search\/?f%5B0%5D=topic%3A80096)\n\n[![UCLA Health](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/themes\/custom\/uclahealth\/dist\/images\/ucla-health-logo-footer.svg)](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/)\n\n- ### CONNECT WITH US\n  - 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We care.](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/patient-resources\/support-information\/patient-experience\/we-listen-we-care)\n\n© 2026 UCLA Health","attrs_readable_markdown":"Tossing and turning doesn’t just make for a long night. It can affect how you feel and think the entire next day. If you struggle night after night to fall asleep and stay asleep, you might be living with insomnia, a common sleep disorder.\n\n## What is insomnia?\nInsomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep, [stay asleep](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/ask-the-doctors-what-can-i-do-to-help-me-sleep-longer-at-night \"stay asleep\") or both. But one night of lousy sleep doesn’t qualify as insomnia. It tends to be an ongoing problem, whether short- or long-term, that affects how you function when awake — causing issues such as sleepiness or trouble concentrating.\n\nThere are two types of insomnia:\n\n- **Acute insomnia** lasts days or weeks and is often brought on by recent trauma or stress.\n- **Chronic insomnia** involves difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week for more than three months. It’s usually — but not always — a symptom of another issue.\n\nIn the short term, insomnia can affect your mental health, cognitive function and energy levels. Over time, chronic insomnia can increase your risk of certain health conditions such as [heart disease](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/heart \"heart disease\"), [high blood pressure (hypertension)](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/i-have-high-blood-pressure-now-what \"high blood p[ressure\") and [diabetes](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/endocrinology\/diabetes \"diabetes\").\n\n### What causes insomnia?\nThere are many possible causes of insomnia. Lifestyle choices that involve using caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can affect your ability to sleep soundly; so can certain medications, including some allergy, cold and blood pressure drugs. Experts believe there may also be a genetic component to some people’s insomnia.\n\nInsomnia is commonly a symptom of an underlying condition, such as:\n\n- **Breathing disorders,** such as [asthma](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/allergy\/disorders-treated\/asthma \"asthma\")\n- **Chronic pain** resulting from conditions like [arthritis](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/ask-the-doctors-are-there-any-natural-remedies-for-arthritis-pain \"arthritis\") or [migraine](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/neurology\/migraine \"migraine\")\n- **Gastrointestinal disorders**, including [acid reflux](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/gastro\/esophageal-health\/diseases-we-treat\/acid-reflux-gerd \"acid reflux\")\n- **Hormone imbalances** related to [thyroid conditions](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/endocrinology\/thyroid-care \"thyroid conditions\") or [menopause](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/obgyn\/menopause\/clinical-services\/sleep \"menopause\")\n- **Mental health issues** such as [anxiety](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/psychiatry\/adult\/adult-anxiety-disorders-clinic \"anxiety\") or [depression](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/sleep-disorders\/patient-resources\/patient-education\/depression \"depression\")\n- **Neurological disorders**, including [Parkinson’s disease](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/neurology\/conditions-treatments\/parkinson-disease \"Parkinson's disease\") and [Alzheimer’s disease](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/neurology\/conditions-treatments\/alzheimer-disease \"Alzheimer's disease\")\n- [**Other sleep disorders**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/medical-services\/sleep-disorders\/patient-resources\/patient-education\/sleep-and-health \"Other sleep disorders\"), including [sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/not-sleeping-soundly-recognizing-the-symptoms-of-sleep-apnea \"sleep apnea\")\n### Insomnia risk factors\nFactors that may affect your risk of developing insomnia include:\n\n- **Age**: Older people are more likely to experience sleep issues.\n- **Ethnicity**: Black people have higher rates of sleep disorders, including insomnia.\n- **Inactivity**: Regular physical activity reduces your risk for all sleep disorders.\n- **Mental distress:** A mental health issue or ongoing stress can impact your ability to sleep.\n- **Occupation**: [People who perform shift work](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/working-night-shift-comes-with-many-struggles \"People who perform shift work\") — especially those who work at night — or [travel across time zones](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/good-sleep-hygiene-key-sleeping-plane \"travel across time zones\") often are more likely to have insomnia.\n## How to know if you have insomnia\nYou may be experiencing symptoms of insomnia if you:\n\n- Take a long time to fall asleep\n- [Wake up frequently during the night](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/publication\/disrupted-sleep-ucla-healths-sleep-medicine-practice-can \"Wake up frequently during the night\")\n- Can’t fall back asleep after waking\n- Feel exhausted, fall asleep or can’t function during the day\n\nMore than [60% Link is external, Link opens in new window](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia \"60%\") of people may experience one or more symptoms of insomnia at some point in their lives, but less than [10% Link is external, Link opens in new window](https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/adviser\/sleep\/sleep-statistics\/ \"10%\") of adults are likely to have chronic insomnia.\n\n## Diagnosing and treating insomnia\nThe first step in diagnosing insomnia is seeing your primary care physician (PCP), who may perform the following assessments:\n\n- **Medical history,** including evaluation of your current medications\n- **Physical exam** to identify underlying health issues\n- **Sleep history,** including your [sleep habits](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need \"sleep habits\")\n- [**Sleep study**](https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/could-you-benefit-from-a-sleep-study \"Sleep study\") to measure how well you sleep\n\nIf insomnia is the symptom of an underlying health issue, treating that health issue may help you sleep better. 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Boilerpipe Text	Tossing and turning doesn’t just make for a long night. It can affect how you feel and think the entire next day. If you struggle night after night to fall asleep and stay asleep, you might be living with insomnia, a common sleep disorder. What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep, stay asleep or both. But one night of lousy sleep doesn’t qualify as insomnia. It tends to be an ongoing problem, whether short- or long-term, that affects how you function when awake — causing issues such as sleepiness or trouble concentrating. There are two types of insomnia: Acute insomnia lasts days or weeks and is often brought on by recent trauma or stress. Chronic insomnia involves difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week for more than three months. It’s usually — but not always — a symptom of another issue. In the short term, insomnia can affect your mental health, cognitive function and energy levels. Over time, chronic insomnia can increase your risk of certain health conditions such as heart disease , high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes . What causes insomnia? There are many possible causes of insomnia. Lifestyle choices that involve using caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can affect your ability to sleep soundly; so can certain medications, including some allergy, cold and blood pressure drugs. Experts believe there may also be a genetic component to some people’s insomnia. Insomnia is commonly a symptom of an underlying condition, such as: Breathing disorders, such as asthma Chronic pain resulting from conditions like arthritis or migraine Gastrointestinal disorders , including acid reflux Hormone imbalances related to thyroid conditions or menopause Mental health issues such as anxiety or depression Neurological disorders , including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease Other sleep disorders , including sleep apnea Insomnia risk factors Factors that may affect your risk of developing insomnia include: Age : Older people are more likely to experience sleep issues. Ethnicity : Black people have higher rates of sleep disorders, including insomnia. Inactivity : Regular physical activity reduces your risk for all sleep disorders. Mental distress: A mental health issue or ongoing stress can impact your ability to sleep. Occupation : People who perform shift work — especially those who work at night — or travel across time zones often are more likely to have insomnia. How to know if you have insomnia You may be experiencing symptoms of insomnia if you: Take a long time to fall asleep Wake up frequently during the night Can’t fall back asleep after waking Feel exhausted, fall asleep or can’t function during the day More than 60% Link is external, Link opens in new window of people may experience one or more symptoms of insomnia at some point in their lives, but less than 10% Link is external, Link opens in new window of adults are likely to have chronic insomnia. Diagnosing and treating insomnia The first step in diagnosing insomnia is seeing your primary care physician (PCP), who may perform the following assessments: Medical history, including evaluation of your current medications Physical exam to identify underlying health issues Sleep history, including your sleep habits Sleep study to measure how well you sleep If insomnia is the symptom of an underlying health issue, treating that health issue may help you sleep better. Your health care provider may also recommend: Lifestyle changes around your sleep habits , diet , exercise habits and social life Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to relieve anxiety caused by chronic insomnia Mindfulness-based behavioral therapy specifically focused on insomnia Medication to help you sleep more soundly There is no cure for insomnia. But if you live with chronic insomnia, your physician can help you find ways to cope with it and improve your sleeping situation.
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[Contact Us](https://www.uclahealth.org/contact-us) Breadcrumb 1. [Home](https://www.uclahealth.org/) 2. [News & Insights](https://www.uclahealth.org/news) # Can’t sleep? What you need to know about insomnia ![An older woman lays awake in bed.](https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_3x2_016000_640x427/public/images/86/insomnia-blog.jpg?h=cd713a24&f=e63914cf&itok=s_O9x66f) Credit: Getty Images July 22, 2024 By uclahealth 3 min read Tossing and turning doesn’t just make for a long night. It can affect how you feel and think the entire next day. If you struggle night after night to fall asleep and stay asleep, you might be living with insomnia, a common sleep disorder. ## What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep, [stay asleep](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/ask-the-doctors-what-can-i-do-to-help-me-sleep-longer-at-night "stay asleep") or both. But one night of lousy sleep doesn’t qualify as insomnia. It tends to be an ongoing problem, whether short- or long-term, that affects how you function when awake — causing issues such as sleepiness or trouble concentrating. There are two types of insomnia: - Acute insomnia lasts days or weeks and is often brought on by recent trauma or stress. - Chronic insomnia involves difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week for more than three months. It’s usually — but not always — a symptom of another issue. In the short term, insomnia can affect your mental health, cognitive function and energy levels. Over time, chronic insomnia can increase your risk of certain health conditions such as [heart disease](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/heart "heart disease"), [high blood pressure (hypertension)](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/i-have-high-blood-pressure-now-what "high blood p[ressure") and [diabetes](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/endocrinology/diabetes "diabetes"). ### What causes insomnia? There are many possible causes of insomnia. Lifestyle choices that involve using caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can affect your ability to sleep soundly; so can certain medications, including some allergy, cold and blood pressure drugs. Experts believe there may also be a genetic component to some people’s insomnia. 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Your health care provider may also recommend: - Lifestyle changes around your [sleep habits](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/healthy-sleep-habits-the-natural-way-to-get-better-sleep "sleep habits"), [diet](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/healthy-diet-could-help-with-healthy-sleep "diet"), [exercise](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/new-study-suggests-resistance-training-helps-sleep "exercise") habits and [social life](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/social-engagement-can-help-with-sleep "social life") - [Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/new-study-shows-treating-insomnia-with-cognitive-behavioral "Cognitive behavioral therapy") to relieve anxiety caused by chronic insomnia - [Mindfulness-based behavioral therapy](https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc/ucla-insomnia-clinic "Mindfulness-based behavioral therpay") specifically focused on insomnia - Medication to help you sleep more soundly There is no cure for insomnia. 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Readable Markdown	Tossing and turning doesn’t just make for a long night. It can affect how you feel and think the entire next day. If you struggle night after night to fall asleep and stay asleep, you might be living with insomnia, a common sleep disorder. ## What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep, [stay asleep](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/ask-the-doctors-what-can-i-do-to-help-me-sleep-longer-at-night "stay asleep") or both. But one night of lousy sleep doesn’t qualify as insomnia. It tends to be an ongoing problem, whether short- or long-term, that affects how you function when awake — causing issues such as sleepiness or trouble concentrating. There are two types of insomnia: - Acute insomnia lasts days or weeks and is often brought on by recent trauma or stress. - Chronic insomnia involves difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week for more than three months. It’s usually — but not always — a symptom of another issue. In the short term, insomnia can affect your mental health, cognitive function and energy levels. Over time, chronic insomnia can increase your risk of certain health conditions such as [heart disease](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/heart "heart disease"), [high blood pressure (hypertension)](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/i-have-high-blood-pressure-now-what "high blood p[ressure") and [diabetes](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/endocrinology/diabetes "diabetes"). ### What causes insomnia? There are many possible causes of insomnia. Lifestyle choices that involve using caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can affect your ability to sleep soundly; so can certain medications, including some allergy, cold and blood pressure drugs. Experts believe there may also be a genetic component to some people’s insomnia. Insomnia is commonly a symptom of an underlying condition, such as: - Breathing disorders, such as [asthma](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/allergy/disorders-treated/asthma "asthma") - Chronic pain resulting from conditions like [arthritis](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/ask-the-doctors-are-there-any-natural-remedies-for-arthritis-pain "arthritis") or [migraine](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/neurology/migraine "migraine") - Gastrointestinal disorders, including [acid reflux](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/gastro/esophageal-health/diseases-we-treat/acid-reflux-gerd "acid reflux") - Hormone imbalances related to [thyroid conditions](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/endocrinology/thyroid-care "thyroid conditions") or [menopause](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/obgyn/menopause/clinical-services/sleep "menopause") - Mental health issues such as [anxiety](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/psychiatry/adult/adult-anxiety-disorders-clinic "anxiety") or [depression](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/sleep-disorders/patient-resources/patient-education/depression "depression") - Neurological disorders, including [Parkinson’s disease](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/neurology/conditions-treatments/parkinson-disease "Parkinson's disease") and [Alzheimer’s disease](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/neurology/conditions-treatments/alzheimer-disease "Alzheimer's disease") - [Other sleep disorders](https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/sleep-disorders/patient-resources/patient-education/sleep-and-health "Other sleep disorders"), including [sleep apnea](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/not-sleeping-soundly-recognizing-the-symptoms-of-sleep-apnea "sleep apnea") ### Insomnia risk factors Factors that may affect your risk of developing insomnia include: - Age: Older people are more likely to experience sleep issues. - Ethnicity: Black people have higher rates of sleep disorders, including insomnia. - Inactivity: Regular physical activity reduces your risk for all sleep disorders. - Mental distress: A mental health issue or ongoing stress can impact your ability to sleep. - Occupation: [People who perform shift work](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/working-night-shift-comes-with-many-struggles "People who perform shift work") — especially those who work at night — or [travel across time zones](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/good-sleep-hygiene-key-sleeping-plane "travel across time zones") often are more likely to have insomnia. ## How to know if you have insomnia You may be experiencing symptoms of insomnia if you: - Take a long time to fall asleep - [Wake up frequently during the night](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/publication/disrupted-sleep-ucla-healths-sleep-medicine-practice-can "Wake up frequently during the night") - Can’t fall back asleep after waking - Feel exhausted, fall asleep or can’t function during the day More than [60% Link is external, Link opens in new window](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia "60%") of people may experience one or more symptoms of insomnia at some point in their lives, but less than [10% Link is external, Link opens in new window](https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/sleep/sleep-statistics/ "10%") of adults are likely to have chronic insomnia. ## Diagnosing and treating insomnia The first step in diagnosing insomnia is seeing your primary care physician (PCP), who may perform the following assessments: - Medical history, including evaluation of your current medications - Physical exam to identify underlying health issues - Sleep history, including your [sleep habits](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need "sleep habits") - [Sleep study](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/could-you-benefit-from-a-sleep-study "Sleep study") to measure how well you sleep If insomnia is the symptom of an underlying health issue, treating that health issue may help you sleep better. Your health care provider may also recommend: - Lifestyle changes around your [sleep habits](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/healthy-sleep-habits-the-natural-way-to-get-better-sleep "sleep habits"), [diet](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/healthy-diet-could-help-with-healthy-sleep "diet"), [exercise](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/new-study-suggests-resistance-training-helps-sleep "exercise") habits and [social life](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/social-engagement-can-help-with-sleep "social life") - [Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/new-study-shows-treating-insomnia-with-cognitive-behavioral "Cognitive behavioral therapy") to relieve anxiety caused by chronic insomnia - [Mindfulness-based behavioral therapy](https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc/ucla-insomnia-clinic "Mindfulness-based behavioral therpay") specifically focused on insomnia - Medication to help you sleep more soundly There is no cure for insomnia. But if you live with chronic insomnia, your physician can help you find ways to cope with it and improve your sleeping situation.
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