Differential diagnosis of insomnia are :
-depression
-circadian rhythm disorders
-medication SSRIs, benzodiazepine withdrawal, theophylline, corticosteroids,
-CNS disease such as neurosyphilis, brain tumour and complex partial seizures
-menopause
-restless leg syndrome
-nocturia due to congestive heart failure, urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia and diuretics
-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatic encephalopathy, uremia, hyperthyroidism
-emotional stress
-physical discomfort
-jet lag
-alcohol abuse
-poor sleep hygiene due to daytime naps
-caffeine nicotine and pseudoephedrine
-depression
-circadian rhythm disorders
-medication SSRIs, benzodiazepine withdrawal, theophylline, corticosteroids,
-CNS disease such as neurosyphilis, brain tumour and complex partial seizures
-menopause
-restless leg syndrome
-nocturia due to congestive heart failure, urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia and diuretics
-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatic encephalopathy, uremia, hyperthyroidism
-emotional stress
-physical discomfort
-jet lag
-alcohol abuse
-poor sleep hygiene due to daytime naps
-caffeine nicotine and pseudoephedrine