Sleeping is essential to how you function during the day. If you are not getting enough sleep during the night, it will show during the day. You may feel tired while at work or especially while driving, which is dangerous.
In addition to not getting enough sleep, you may also have problems while you are asleep. It is not uncommon to have sleep apnea in addition to insomnia. Sleep apnea is a nightly issue where you may stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep.
With the combination of not being able to fall asleep until early hours and on top of that, having breathing problems when you finally do, it is very hard to push yourself through the day without wanting to collapse into a coma!
For adults, insomnia is common and can be helped. Usually it is brought on by busy lifestyles that fight against unwinding when night comes, stress from work and kids, and too much caffeine.
Sleep apnea can be caused by being overweight, tonsil and adeniod problems, and problems with mucus in the nose and throat.
As far as remedies to get rid of these problems, there are a few that may help kill two birds with one stone. Eating healthier and exercising is one. Another is staying away from caffeine and drinks that may enhance the amount of phlegm in the throat, and eliminating stress in your lifestyle. Easier said than done, but it is very possible, and definitely works if you are desperate.
Sleep is very important, so make sure to take care of your body when you are awake and while you are sleeping!