Insomnia is not only a problem during the night but also can affect a person’s ability to function during the day. Aside from simply making you feel tired and perhaps irritable, a chronic lack of sleep can make it more difficult to concentrate during your waking hours and may dull your reflexes. This could make activities like driving more dangerous.Women with chronic insomnia also have a greater risk for health problems. Research supports the findings that women who reported unhealthy sleep are at an elevated risk for heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, mood disorders, memory loss and shortened life span.