While it's true that some COVID survivors with long-term symptoms experience insomnia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not list this sleep disorder as a common COVID-19 symptom. Rather, many of the new cases of insomnia are caused by pandemic-related stress.

Is it normal to have insomnia after having COVID-19?

Unexplained symptoms have been arising in those who have recovered from COVID-19. The disease, which affects the central nervous system, has been inducing a multitude of symptoms in those who have recovered, including brain fog, changes in attention, debilitating headaches, muscular weakness, and most often, insomnia.

Are sleep problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic?

Sleep problems appear to have been common during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, sleep problems were found to be associated with higher levels of psychological distress. With the use of effective programs treating sleep problems, psychological distress may be reduced.