Insomnia

Persistent Difficulty Falling and Staying Asleep

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

Fill out the below questions to get the results of your ISI

The Insomnia Severity Index has seven questions. The seven answers are added up to get a total score.

For each question, please select the number that best describes your answer.
Please rate the CURRENT (i.e. LAST 2 WEEKS) SEVERITY of your insomnia problem(s).

Insomnia Poblem: Difficulty falling asleep

Insomnia Poblem: Difficulty staying asleep

Insomnia Poblem: Problems waking up too early

How SATISFIED/DISSATISFIED are you with your CURRENT sleep pattern?

How NOTICEABLE to others do you think your sleep problem is in terms of impairing the quality of your life?

How WORRIED/DISTRESSED are you about your current sleep problem?

To what extent do you consider your sleep problem to INTERFERE with your daily functioning (e.g. daytime fatigue, mood, ability to function at work/daily chores, concentration, memory, mood, etc.) CURRENTLY?

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What is Insomnia?

Insomnia means that you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Various factors can cause insomnia including stress, anxiety, poor sleep habits, or having a cup of coffee before bedtime.

Two main types of Insomnia

 

1. Acute (lasts for days): Acute insomnia is a brief episode of difficulty sleeping. Stress, changes in your environment, or disruptions in your regular sleep routine can cause this type of insomnia.

 

2. Chronic (lasts for months): It occurs at least three nights a week for three months or longer. Chronic insomnia can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical conditions, psychological issues, or lifestyle habits.

What are the Symptoms of Insomnia

There are several symptoms of insomnia. These symptoms can help you identify if you are suffering from insomnia.

  • Unable to fall asleep
  • Feeling tired after waking up
  • Waking up a lot and unable to maintain your sleep
  • Waking up too soon and unable to resume your sleep
  • Headaches
  • Low energy
  • Irritable and moody
  • Lack of concentration
  • Feeling sleepy all the time

WHAT HAPPENS?

If Insomnia is left Untreated?

If insomnia is not treated on time, it is likely to become chronic and last for several months. It can also increase the risk of:

Hypertension

A review study by Liqing Li and colleagues that included 395,641 participants found that the risk of hypertension was 1.21 times higher in insomnia patients compared to those who had regular sleep. Similarly, people who suffer from hypertension also are 1.5-3.18 times more likely to have insomnia.

Diabetes Mellitus

A study published in 2018 that included 1311 insomnia patients reported that 21.13% of insomnia patients were suffering from Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Heart disease

A review that include 389,000 individuals with insomnia found that 31% of the insomnia patients had the risk of developing any type of heart disease. Furthermore, insomnia patients were 48% more likely to have heart attacks compared to healthy people.

Decline in cognitive function

It can also adversely affect your cognitive functions. As a result, it becomes difficult to perform daily functions properly.

Risk factors of Insomnia

Stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders

Consumption of alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs

Uncomfortable surroundings or bedding

Medications

Shift work or jet lag

Lack of physical activity