Insomnia – what’s is happening there?

Question

How does someone could have insomnia, even tired or why does the brain cannot just shut down?

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Answer 1

Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease, so the reasons can be varied.

My girlfriend has insomnia caused by PTSD, For her in the past going to sleep left her vulnerable, so her subconscious mind is afraid of sleep and refuses to allow her to fall asleep, even if lack of sleep could kill her