Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by an inability to sleep and/or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and nonorganic insomnia constitute a sleep disorder. It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression, Bipolar disorder or sometimes for no apparent reason. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it.


Statistics for insomnia

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year. Insomnia tends to increase with age and affects about 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men. The average American gets 7 hours of sleep, instead of the 8 to 10 hours recommended by doctors. Children however are recommended more than 8 hours.


Movies

* Cashback (2006)
* The Machinist (2004)
* Lost In Translation (2003)
* Insomnia (2002)
* Fight Club (1999)
* Insomnia (1997)
* Dream of an Insomniac (1996)
* The Cure for Insomnia (1987)
* Taxi Driver (1976)


Books

* Insomnia by Stephen King
* Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
* Johnny the Homicidal Maniac by Jhonen Vasquez


Songs

* "Flowing", a song by 311
* "Insomnia", a song by All Living Fear
* "I'm so tired," a song by The Beatles
* "Insomnia", a song by The Crüxshadows
* "Insomnia", a song by Faithless
* "Insomnia", a song by Feeder
* "Brainstew, a song by Green Day
* "Insomnia", a song by Megadeth
* "Insomnia", a song by The Rentals
* "Insomnia", a song by Silverchair
* "Melatonin", a song by Radiohead
* "Insomniac's Dream", the first album by Adema
* "Can't Sleep", a song by Above & Beyond (band)