I have had increasingly worse insomnia problems for the past 9 months. i am averaging a sleep cycle (4-8 hours) every 48-72 hours. suggestions?

See your doctor: Yes, your sleep sounds disordered. I suggest seeing your physician to evaluate this problem, which needs further study. You may also need to see a sleep specialist and have a sleep study. Do you snore? Do you use drugs or alcohol? Are you depressed or anxious? Sharing this info with your doctor will help track down the cause of your insomnia, so you get the most effective help.

Assessment: This is unlikely to be primary insomnia (insomnia that is not caused by another condition). A sudden change in sleep is also not usually the pattern for two other common sleep disorders (obstructive sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome) so the most likely explanation is either a mood or anxiety disorder. Contact your doctor. You can get help but first you need a thorough assessment.