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We all know how important sleep is for our mental and physical well-being. A good night’s sleep can make your brain sharper, mood happier, heart healthier, and aid in weight control. Regularly sleeping every night for 7 to 8 hours can provide you with the aforementioned benefits. But the problem is, not everyone is able to fall sleep that easily. Insomnia, a common sleep disorder, makes it difficult for an individual to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up prematurely and not be able to get back to sleep. The worst thing about insomnia is, even if you think you’ve slept through the whole night, you wake up feeling tired. In this blog, we will share with you some signs that indicate you are suffering from insomnia. What are those signs? Let’s find out.

Feeling Tired

As we mentioned above, one of the signs of insomnia is feeling tired when you wake up even when you think you’ve had a good night’s sleep. Generally, people feel energized and ready for the day after sleeping for 7 to 8 hours. However, in your case, the opposite seems to happen. You do not feel fresh and ready for the day ahead. If this is how you feel most of the days, it could be that you are suffering from insomnia.

Falling Asleep Is Difficult For You

People who have insomnia struggle to fall asleep even when they are extremely tired. They try following popular recommendations for better sleep but nothing seems to work for them. If you feel you are among those people, then chances are you are dealing with insomnia.

Not Able To Fall Asleep After Waking Up

It is common for people to wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom or drink some water. Once they are done doing that, they are able to fall asleep within 5 to 10 minutes. However, when you are suffering from insomnia, going back to sleep will be extremely difficult for you. If you are unable to fall asleep within 30 minutes of waking up in the middle of the night, then you might be experiencing symptoms of insomnia.

While the above-mentioned symptoms are some clear signs of insomnia, some subtle signs of insomnia include trouble staying focused, mood swings, behavioral issues, poor memory, and incoordination. If you feel you are suffering from these symptoms, you can contact Faith & Hope, LLC. As a doctorally prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of experience in health care settings, Dr. Jackie has expertise in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality, insomnia, mood disorders, and other similar conditions. If interested, you can easily book virtual appointment for mental health by clicking on the APPOINTMENTS section of our website.