Understanding Insomnia -- Symptoms
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What Are the Symptoms of Insomnia?
Insomnia itself is often a symptom of another problem. Symptoms include:
- Trouble falling asleep
- Failure to sleep through the night
- Waking up earlier than usual
- Daytime sleepiness
- Reduced ability to concentrate
- Irritability
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You've spoken publicly about your struggles with insomnia. When did your problems start?As an actress in my 20s. After my role in Goodfellas and 10 years past that, I was working nonstop. I was jumping from one set to the next. A lot of times we shot at night. I had to be awake at night and a little bit in the day. It became jarring and difficult to do without sleep. You obviously felt pretty strongly about that, since you decided to be one of the people heading up the "Sleepless Moms"...
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Call Your Doctor About Insomnia If:
- You experience disturbed sleep for more than a month without apparent cause, never seem to get enough sleep, or fall asleep without warning during the day. You may need a referral to a sleep disorders specialist to monitor your sleep patterns and test for an underlying sleep disorder.
- Your significant other notices that you seem to stop breathing briefly during the night, often associated with severe snoring. This could be a sign of sleep apnea.
- Your insomnia is associated with a life-changing event, such as the loss of a job or a loved one. You may need to take sleep medication for a brief period.
- Your sleep medication is no longer effective, or you have been taking medication for more than a few nights without success.