Insomnia (BSL)

Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning.

It's a common problem thought to regularly affect around one in every three people in the UK, and is particularly common in elderly people.

Insomnia can be triggered by a number of possible factors, including worry and stress, underlying health conditions, and alcohol or drug use. Sometimes it's not possible to identify a clear cause.

Insomnia can often be improved by changing your daytime and bedtime habits or by improving your bedroom environment.

Insomnia will often improve by making changes to your bedtime habits. If these don't help, your GP may be able to recommend other treatments.