SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INSOMNIA

The difference between chronic insomnia and acute insomnia is the amount of time the symptoms are in effect. If symptoms are present 3 nights or more per week, chronic insomnia may be diagnosed. Any less than that may be acute insomnia.

Symptoms of insomnia include:

• Trouble falling sleep
• Sleeping for short periods
• Waking several times at the night
• Unable to sleep for most of the night
• Waking up too early
• Unusually light sleeping
• Waking up tired