Early morning headaches and waking up feeling as if you never went to sleep can result in frustration. Stress can cause insomnia, but insomnia also increases stress. Insomnia can make driving unsafe as well. Insomnia can result in missed work, which can cause you to become less productive and miss promotions. It can leave you feeling like you just can't get enough done.
Insomnia can also mask serious mental disorders.
People with insomnia may think that not getting enough sleep is their only problem, but the insomnia may actually be one symptom of a larger disorder, such as depression. People with insomnia are four times more likely to be depressed than people with a healthy sleeping pattern. In addition, lack of sleep can tax the heart and lead to deadly diseases like heart disease. All of these are important problems that can affect every part of your life. If you believe that you suffer from insomnia, visit our sleep diary section to begin to monitor your sleep and schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider.