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Difficulty falling or staying asleep is called insomnia. It is a very common sleep disorder, which has serious side effects. It results from physical and psychological causes like jet lag, job changes, high altitudes, cold or hot climate, depression, anxiety, angina, acid reflux, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, hormone shifts, stress, certain medications, and pregnancy. Some of the signs and symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, feeling tired in the morning, irritability, depression, poor concentration, headaches, etc. Insomnia is treated by treating the underlying condition, and with the help of medications like sleeping pills, antidepressants, antihistamines, Melatonin, and Ramelteon.