The WHO lists disrupted sleep as a possible symptom of depression and trouble sleeping as a possible symptom of anxiety disorders. A systematic review of prospective studies in PLoS One (2017) found that burnout predicted later insomnia.
The German fatigue guideline, as summarised by AMBOSS, recommends asking about sleep and screening for depression with two short questions and asking about anxiety disorders.
The UK National Health Service (NHS) also recommends, for example, regular sleep times, a calm, dark bedroom and no screens in the hour before sleep.
This question belongs to the topic Physical symptoms and sleep problems. It lists further questions.
What can be raised at a medical check-up about insomnia with exhaustion, meaning being tired yet awake?
- how long falling asleep takes and how often waking occurs
- mood and interest in the last two weeks
- worries that come up at night
- caffeine, alcohol and medicines
Exhaustion can have many causes, including illnesses that need treatment. For this reason a medical assessment comes before coaching, usually starting at the GP practice.
When can exhaustion become an emergency? · Why see a doctor before coaching for burnout?
Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about insomnia with exhaustion, meaning being tired yet awake?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices or sleep medicine practices in my city that offer an assessment of exhaustion with sleep problems. Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
With some services, the prompt needs to be pasted after signing in. The AI services belong to third parties. Depending on the service and the extent of use, signing in and costs may apply. AI answers can contain errors.
Which sources support the answer on insomnia with exhaustion, meaning being tired yet awake?
- World Health Organization: Depressive disorder (depression), fact sheet
- World Health Organization: Anxiety disorders, fact sheet
- Salvagioni DAJ et al. (2017): Physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout: a systematic review of prospective studies. PLoS One 12(10), e0185781
- AMBOSS: Müdigkeit, Praxisguide Allgemeinmedizin nach der DEGAM-Leitlinie „Müdigkeit“ (aktualisiert 19.10.2026) (in German)
- NHS: Tiredness and fatigue