CAUSES OF INSOMNIA On occasion, every one of us will have a night where we can't fall asleep or we keep waking. The cause may be a stressful day, too much caffeine, or worry or excitement about tomorrow. But when a person continues to experience insomnia, it is important to seek the advice of a healthcare provider. Without treatment, insomnia that persists can develop into a chronic (long-lasting) and relapsing condition. Types of insomnia Acute …showed first 75 words of 406 total…

…showed last 75 words of 406 total…few nights or becomes predictable, you should contact your doctor, since sleeplessness will inevitably affect your daytime function and may be a symptom of an underlying problem. In addition, frequent acute insomnia may develop into "learned" insomnia and become chronic. Sadly, more than half of people who believe they have chronic insomnia have never talked about it with their doctor. As a result, many people may needlessly suffer sleepless nights when effective treatments are available.