What really matters isn't the quantity of sleep, but the quality. But chronic insomnia can last months, even years. Sufferers are left with constantly low batteries, which can lead to health problems. Consider whether you should modify any of the following 10 factors. Work, family and community activities are the spice of life.
Stress is harder to treat than to identify.
Some experts recommend relaxation therapy, which usually requires counseling and lots of practice but can be effective. A friend I camp with snores like a buzz saw. On our first trip, he tossed me a pair of foam earplugs without a word. I looked at him, bewildered. If you travel a lot, crossing times zones, it helps to get on the new schedule right away.