I really have difficulty trying to sleep at night what are signs of insomnia and can teenagers develop it?

Insomnia: Insomnia is a condition such as you have described, characterized by difficulty falling asleep at night. Excessive stimulation before bed, irregular sleep habits, anxiety and worry, caffeine and medications are some common causes. Teenagers can indeed develop insomnia due to melatonin imbalances during puberty.

Sleep difficulty: Stop talking on the phone, texting, and the use of other electronic appliances an hour before bedtime.relax with some soft music and try getting to bed at the same time everynight

Yes.: Insomnia can be associated with difficulty falling asleep or awakening and not being able to go back to sleep. THe latter can be caused from low blood sugar reactions. In that case do not eat carbs late at night , but some protein. Also, chromium @ 400 mcg can help balance blood sugar. In going to sleep yellow sunglasses at night to block out certain rays, sleep time tea, lavender, magnesium, VHP

Signs of Insomnia: Teenagers are prone to insomnia just as adults. If you have any electronic devices the light from the screen can keep you from sleeping even if the sounds is off. Insomnia causes difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night or even waking up too early. Most people who have insomnia feel tired when they do wake in the morning due to the few hours of sleep.

Insomnia: Stick to a sleep schedule. Make sure that the bedroom is stimuli free. Avoid television/technology in the bedroom, reading books and eating in the bed. Minimize caffeine close to bedtime. Avoid long naps during the day. If these things are not helping or If the problem becomes persistent, then see your doctor for further evaluation.