Insomnia can affect a patient during daytime when patient may experience sleepiness in the mornings or in the afternoon. Some, despite their sleepiness report failure to nap. Even worse, another group reported excessive energy during the day. These people are more anxious and even more irritable.

Due to failure to get enough rest, these people have reduced concentration. If someone has preexisting medical condition, such as and orthopedic pain or arthritis, this may be worsened by insomnia.

When one suspects that he or she has insomnia, consulting a doctor would be the best advised. One of these therapies may also be tried.

Minimizing consumption of caffeine containing beverages.
This includes coffee, colas and chocolate. It is advised to restrict consumption after 3pm. For most people, these substances are eliminated from the body in a few hours. But some people have slow biologic elimination process, which caffeine can stay in the body longer than the average.

People can also limit stay in bed during the sleeping hours.
This is effective to increase the tendency to sleep when in bed.

When none of these procedures work, one should consult a specialist for other therapies or if a medication is needed.