Rethink Insomnia
Chronic insomnia is more than just trouble sleeping
If you have struggled to fall asleep or stay asleep at least three nights a week, for three months or more, it could be chronic insomnia — a recognised medical condition that can affect your days as much as your nights.
Learn more about chronic insomniaWhat is chronic insomnia?
Chronic insomnia is more than the occasional bad night. It means your brain stays in an overactive, wakeful state when it should be winding down — night after night.
It is a recognised condition with recognised ways to manage it. Understanding what is happening is the first step to taking back your nights and your days.
More than just feeling tired
Chronic insomnia can follow you into the day, affecting how you feel, think and function.
Your mood
Irritability and feeling low are common when sleep has been poor for a long time.
Your focus
Concentration and memory can suffer, at work and at home.
Your energy
Persistent fatigue can make everyday activities feel harder than they should.
Sound familiar? Talk to your doctor.
You do not have to accept poor sleep as normal. If your nights have been difficult for three months or more, a conversation with your doctor is the right next step.
How to prepare for the conversation