You are at greater risk of having insomnia if you are:Over age 60FemalePregnantMenstruatingPerimenopausal or postmenopausalSomeone with mental health disordersSomeone with certain physical health conditionsStressedSomeone who keeps an irregular schedule (resulting from shift work, traveling, or sleep-wake cycle disruptions, etc.)Many chronic conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are linked with insomnia. For example, many people with chronic insomnia have depression, and in turn, many people with depression have insomnia.Additionally, changes that occur in your body because of aging, your environment, illnesses and using certain medications can all contribute to insomnia. The need to use the bathroom during the night can also be tied into medical problems and sleep disturbance.