Insomnia – beyondMD

Insomnia

This is a sleep disorder characterized by trouble staying asleep or falling asleep.

Cause of Insomnia

Stress
Medications such as antidepressants, opioids, stimulants, steroids
Environmental such as noise, light, or temperature
Health conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and thyroid disorders
Lifestyle choices including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco use

Treatment

Callondoc recommends treating chronic insomnia that persists despite appropriate identification and management of precipitating factors.