What are the main signs and symptoms of insomnia?

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    Main symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, short sleep duration, staying awake during the night, feeling unrefreshed after sleep, and waking up too early.

    Some symptoms of insomnia include:[1]

    • Lying awake for a long time before being able to fall asleep
    • Only sleeping for short periods of time
    • Staying awake throughout most of the night
    • Feeling unrested or unrefreshed after sleep
    • Involuntarily waking up too early