What do I do if I have insomnia?

I think I have insomnia, What do you think?

• Can a 12 year old have insomnia? I googled it and couldn't find out. But anyways, I have had trouble sleeping for the last year and I recently figured out what insomnia is an I feel like I match the symptoms pretty well. I have trouble getting to sleep every night, around 1:30 - 2:00 if I keep trying, but I toss and turn for about an hour or so before actually falling asleep. I also wake up cranky and irritable, as if I barely slept (which I barely did). And when I'm trying to get to sleep, all I can do is worry and stress. (Did I clean my hedgehogs cage, did I have homework, what if ____, etc) It's like my mind won't shut off! So, do you think I have insomnia?

• Answer:

  The best person to answer your question is your doctor. Speak to your parents and let them schedule an appointment for you to see your doctor. I don't sleep well myself and I wake up cranky in the morning. Good luck to you!