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Signs You May Be Struggling With Insomnia

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVWC chapter.

It’s 4 a.m. and you have class in four hours—but no matter how hard you try, you cannot sleep. Sure, we all have those sleepless nights, but if you’re struggling to catch those Zs on a regular basis, you might be suffering from insomnia.

Insomnia is disorder that makes it nearly impossible or extremely difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep or both. Almost everyone will experience some form of this condition at some point in their lives, but you may be struggling with chronic insomnia if the problem persists. In addition to sleeplessness, other telling signs of insomnia include irritability, anxiousness, difficulty concentrating, tension headaches, and stomach pains and digestive issues. 

 

Coming from someone who personally suffers from chronic insomnia, I have experienced most if not all of these symptoms. They are exhausting (no pun intended). Now, if the symptoms seem long, the list of causes is even longer. Insomnia can be the result of stress, other chronic medical conditions, poor sleep habits or even the types of medications you’re using.

If someone suffers from insomnia for long enough, other complications can arise in addition to the disorder itself, including irritability, increased risk of high blood pressure, reduced work performance, weight gain and even substance abuse.

These complications can be potentially dangerous if not addressed. While insomnia is annoying and can leave those who suffer from it feeling frustrated and helpless, there are plenty of resources to help deal with this disorder in an effective way. The best way to start is to visit your local health care provider and talk to them about what is going on. Don’t let insomnia control your life. Get the sleep you deserve!

Hi. My name is Karly and I write for the health section of Her Campus at West Virginia Wesleyan College. I am a Psychology student and plan t go on and earn my PhD. I am very passionate about music. I've played guitar for six years, I can somewhat play the piano and a little bit of the drums. I sing as well. Her Campus has given me an opportunity to write articles about women for women. I love being a part of organizations that involve empowering the women of this world and Her Campus offers just that.
Maty recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC), and she couldn’t be more excited to return to the Her Campus family as a member of the Community Team.  Maty’s passion for writing has guided her through most of her adult life, and it eventually brought her to to the Her Campus Chapter Network as a Style Blogger for Her Campus WVWC. Maty would go on to become Campus Correspondent of her chapter, as well as an intern for Her Campus National and a Chapter Advisor.  Through her different roles at HC, Maty quickly fell in love with the mission and purpose of the Her Campus Chapter Network—and in her new role, Maty has the rare and coveted opportunity to do what she loves on a daily basis by working with a growing network of 360+ college chapters.    When Maty isn’t at the office, she’s usually out exploring, cooking some random recipe she found on Pinterest, or cuddling with her adorable corgi, Winnie.  Follow Maty on Twitter and Instagram !