What are Some Types of Insomnia?

Learned Insomnia (also known as Primary Insomnia):
If you sleep poorly during times of stress, you may worry about not being able to function well during the day. You may decide to try harder to sleep at night but, unfortunately, this determined effort can make you more alert and set off a new round of worried thoughts, causing sleep loss.

LIFESTYLE

Use of stimulants:
Caffeine near bedtime, even when it doesn't interfere with your falling asleep, can trigger awakenings later

in the night. Nicotine is also a stimulant and smokers may take longer to fall asleep than non-smokers. You should be aware that the ingredients in many common drugs (including nonprescription drogs for weight loss, asthma and colds) can disrupt your sleep.

Use of alcohol:
You may think that having a glass of wine will help you sleep, but alcohol (while it may help you fall asleep quickly) is likely to make your sleep more broken throughout the night.

Erratic hours:
If you do shift work (work non-traditional hours, such as nights or rotating shifts) or maintain later hours

on weekends than during the week, you are more likely to experience sleep problems.

Inactive behavior:
You may think that a quiet lifestyle would be healthy, but people whose lifestyles are very quiet or restricted may find it difficult to sleep at night because of their inactivity during the day.

Misuse or overuse of sleeping pills:
Sleeping pills can be helpful on a short-term basis, however long-term use should be approached carefully and on an individual basis or need.