Given how much we know about the importance of getting enough good-quality sleep, facing insomnia without worry and fear can be tough.
Insomnia has been linked with a greater likelihood of anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, headache, asthma, heart attack, stroke and more — but it’s not always readily apparent that you or someone you know is suffering.
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5. You might feel alone — but you’re not.
It can feel isolating to be staring at the clock while everyone else seems to be snoozing at peace. But sleep problems are quite common: Around 30 percent of American adults have at least some insomnia symptoms and around 10 percent have severe enough insomnia that it causes problems during the day, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. If you don’t have a trusted friend of family member to confide in, an insomnia support group — both in person or online — may help you feel more connected.
