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Difficulty falling asleep

Difficulty falling asleep, also called sleep-onset insomnia, means lying awake for 30 minutes or more before sleep comes. It can leave you feeling tired and irritable the next day. Common causes include stress and anxiety, excessive screen time before bed and caffeine or stimulant use.

Common Causes of Difficulty falling asleep

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Excessive screen time before bed
  • Caffeine or stimulant use
  • Irregular sleep schedule
  • Restless legs syndrome

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Difficulty falling asleep

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • See a doctor if you regularly take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, feel exhausted during the day, or if sleeplessness persists for more than a month.

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