Complications
Sleep is as important to your health as a healthy diet and regular exercise. Whatever your reason for sleep loss, insomnia can affect you both mentally and physically. People with insomnia report a lower quality of life compared with people who are sleeping well.
Complications of insomnia may include:
• Lower performance on the job or at school
• Slowed reaction time while driving and higher risk of accidents
• Psychiatric problems, such as depression or an anxiety disorder
• Overweight or obesity
• Irritability
• Increased risk and severity of long-term diseases or conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes
• Substance abuse