Acute insomnia is also known as Adjustment insomnia, Short-term insomnia, Stress-related insomnia, and Transient insomnia.

Acute insomnia is a type of sleeping disorder that can last anywhere from one night to a month, characterized by the consistent inability to sleep or sleep well at least three nights a week.

Symptoms of acute insomnia

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Difficulty staying asleep
• Fatigue or daytime sleepiness
• Poor attention or concentration
• Mood changes (including worry or reduced motivation or energy)
• Social or vocational dysfunction (including increased errors or accidents)
• Tension, headache, or stomach symptoms

What are the acute insomnia Causes?

• Changes in noise, lighting, temperature, or other conditions of the sleep space
• Medications (especially those with stimulant properties)
• Use of or withdrawal from caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol
• Pain
• Stress
• Nocturia (nighttime urination)
• Significant life stress such as the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, job change and moving
• Physical or emotional discomfort
• Interferences in normal sleep schedules including jet lag and job shift changes

Acute insomnia may occur as a result of environmental changes, thus if the lighting in your room has changed, then you may want to adjust the lights. Environmental changes such as noise pollution can also trigger acute insomnia. If you recently moved to a noisy area, you may want to find a solution, such as shutting your windows.

Acute insomnia may occur when a new baby arrives. Few mothers suffer the baby blues when a child is born. The blues will cause insomnia temporary and medications may be needed. If you recently had a baby and suffering insomnia, nervousness, panic attacks, anxiety and so forth, be sure to tell your doctor so the right medications can be giving to minimize the problem. Your baby is a welcoming challenge, thus your baby needs your undivided attention where insomnia suffering is getting in the way.

It is possible to suffer acute insomnia when a death occurs in the family. It is important that you realize the death is not your fault and death is going to happen regardless of what you do to try to change it. If you are suffering insomnia because of a death in the family, try to remember that the deceased is no longer suffering. The deceased is in a better place than you are and his/her worries have ended. You may want to take short walks during the day and admire the beauty around you. During night, hours avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and other harmful substances and chemicals that prevent sleep. Finally, you may want to practice rhythmical breathing tactics to help you relax during sleep hours.