10 Low Dopamine Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Insomnia
Insomnia or sleeplessness occurs when the affected individual has issues sleeping. They may be having issues with falling asleep or staying asleep. Individuals with insomnia tend to also experience low energy levels, irritability, daytime sleepiness, and a depressed mood. It can lead to a higher risk of accidents and difficulty with learning or focusing.
Insomnia can be short or long term. Some causes of insomnia are chronic pain, psychological stress, hyperthyroidism, heart failure, restless leg syndrome, menopause, side effects of medications, and low dopamine levels. In conditions with low dopamine levels such as Parkinson’s disease, insomnia can increase in severity and frequency as the disease progresses.
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