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Sleep-wake disorders
Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early several nights a week, with tiredness the next day.
Common signs
- Taking a long time to fall asleep
- Waking up often
- Waking early and being unable to get back to sleep
- Tiredness and irritability during the day
- Worrying about not sleeping
Having some of these signs doesn't mean you have the disorder: only a professional can make a diagnosis.
Why does it happen?
Stress, anxiety, irregular hours, screen use and habits that keep the problem going.
How is it diagnosed?
Assessment of the sleep pattern, often with a sleep diary.
Treatment
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is the first-choice treatment, ahead of long-term medication.
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Educational content based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment. Reviewed by the Clínica Vivaldi team, November 2026.