Insomnia can be a debilitating sleep disorder, and it is one of the most common sleep-related complaints in the world. In the United States, about 30-40% of the population has reported symptoms of insomnia, with about 10% of the population experiencing chronic insomnia.

Trouble sleeping at night can have a cascade of mental, emotional, and physical effects, but the sources of insomnia are far more complex than you might realize. So in this video, sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus explains some of the common symptoms of insomnia, what other medical conditions might contribute to insomnia, and why the most important symptom of insomnia is not always the most obvious.

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0:00 The Signs of Insomnia
0:31 Insomnia Defined
2:25 How Prevalent is Insomnia?
3:50 Insomnia Risk Factors
6:23 Pay Attention to THESE Factors
8:50 Exploring How Insomnia Begins
12:30 Insomnia and Depression
14:12 The Model for How Insomnia Works

😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.