What is insomnia?
Insomnia refers to a variety of difficulties in obtaining a full, restful night's sleep. Patients suffering from insomnia may have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, may wake up frequently during the night, or wake up earlier in the morning than desired.
How do members experience insomnia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with insomnia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for insomnia*
*Data from patients with insomnia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with insomnia*
*Data from patients with insomnia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has insomnia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 29 | |
| 20s | 297 | |
| 30s | 864 | |
| 40s | 1,147 | |
| 50s | 1,305 | |
| 60s | 1,062 | |
| 70+ | 552 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,150 | |
| Female | 4,025 |
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