Insomnia is characterised by poor sleep quality and irregular sleep patterns. Those who suffer from insomnia often experience difficulty falling asleep, disrupted sleep, early waking syndrome, or a combination of these issues. The inability to achieve restful sleep significantly impacts both mental and physical health, often leaving individuals feeling persistently tired, emotionally unstable, and anxious.
Ideally, we should enter a relaxed state when it’s time to sleep. However, various factors—such as financial worries, emotional stress, personal issues, employment concerns, or relationship problems—can disrupt this process, whether these troubles are conscious or subconscious.
For individuals with depression, the tendency to “over-dream” can lead to exhaustion the next day. To combat excessive dreaming, the body may wake individuals early in the morning, a phenomenon known as early-morning waking syndrome. If this disturbed sleep pattern continues over time, it can create anxiety surrounding bedtime, leading to a cycle of worry about whether a good night’s sleep will be achievable. This habitual anxiety can persist even if the initial cause of insomnia is no longer present.
