Insomnia and other disorders

Many medical conditions can disrupt sleep. These include heart disease, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) and arthritis. Mental health conditions also can disrupt sleep. Examples include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ongoing lack of sleep increases your risk of health conditions such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and long-term pain. Some medicines, including those available without a prescription, also can cause insomnia.

If your insomnia is related to a medical condition or to a medicine you're taking, talk to your health care provider about how best to manage sleep problems. Insomnia is not likely to get better without treatment.