As millions suffer from ‘COVID-somnia,’ here's how you can sleep through the night

Insomniacs can improve their sleep by understanding the habits that cause difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep

A 2021 March survey studied 2,006 adults online, finding over 50% of Americans experienced trouble sleeping during the pandemic, and among those who had sleep disturbances, the most common complaint was difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, with 46% of respondents sleeping less at night and 36% having disturbing dreams, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  

The CDC defines insomnia as the "inability to initiate or maintain sleep," which could be related to waking up earlier than normal, noting specifically the difficulty with falling or staying asleep can be due to excessive daytime sleepiness, which often doesn’t allow us to optimally perform our daily activities.