Insomnia natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adnan Ezici, M.D[2]
Overview
Common complications of insomnia include anxiety, major depressive disorder, and substance abuse. The presence of chronic insomnia is associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with insomnia. Chronic insomnia might cause depression, hypertension, and mortality in older adults.
Natural History
The symptoms of insomnia disorder continue a year after the beginning of the disease in 70% of people with insomnia. Furthermore, 50% of patients report symptoms of insomnia 3 years after the beginning of the disease.[1]
Complications
Common complications of insomnia include:[1]
Prognosis
The presence of chronic insomnia is associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with insomnia. Chronic insomnia might cause:[1]
- Depression
- Hypertension
- Mortality in older adults