What can cause weird insomnia?

Many things: Could cause insomnia Speak to a physician to rule out medical issues if they do not find medical cause, it may be connected to stress. You may want to consider working with a psychologist to reduce stress.

Insomnia Causes: Possible causes of insomnia include: poor sleep hygiene,Traveling with change in time zones, chronic pain, frequent night-time urination, problems breathing, Shift work, anxiety disorders (esp. PTSD), Depression, bipolar disorder, stress, medications (i.e. stimulants), caffeine, alcohol, eating large amts before bed, aging, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, etc.

Stressors: Provided there is no organic reason for the sleep loss, ask yourself, what stressors are you facing during the day from environmental sources that often cause unwanted or racing thoughts that either prevent falling asleep or wake the person up repeatedly.