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Take the sleep testInsomnia is a term which is familiar to many people. However, many people use the term to describe their trouble sleeping, when they don't really have it. Marianna Kilburn, our Sleep advisor in the subject, explains what insomia is, what the symptoms are, and how it is treated.
Insomnia falls under the category of sleep disorders rather than sleep problems. It is considered by doctors to be a medical, psychiatric or psychological condition. The term is used to describe a number of conditions. Examples are:
It is clear that these are not health conditions suitable for self-treatment and should be managed by the medical profession.
Aside from the obvious sleep difficulties, symptoms of insomnia include:
These may be familiar to those suffering from sleep disorders, but the distinction is in the degree of the problem and symptoms, and whether or not there is an underlying medical, psychological or psychiatric condition.
If you think you have insomnia, you will need to go to your doctor to have the diagnosis confirmed. Your doctor will be able to work with you to find a treatment that is suitable and effective for you. This may take some time as different treatments work for different people.
Treatments for insomnia overlap with those of sleep disorders. Follow the link to our sleep aids page to find out what is available.
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