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Whether you're living the sizzling life of a "Desperate Housewife" or you're a stay-at-home mom with four kids and a dog, there's a good chance you may be tired -- and with good reason.

When it comes to catching some zzz’s, it seems women just aren’t making the grade. From careers, to kids, to social and family events, life comes first, sleep comes last.

“Where you are in your lifestyle has an affect on how much sleep you get,” says Mark Rosekind, PhD, a board member of the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).

Throw biology into the mix -- like a woman’s menstrual cycle -- and insomnia becomes even more common. Sleep problems can make it even harder to get the recommended 7.5 to 8 hours of shut-eye necessary to perform your best.

But you don’t need to lose sleep over the fact that you’re losing sleep! To understand insomnia, learn what's keeping you up at night. According to experts from the National Sleep Foundation, here are the most common reasons why you may be burning the candle at both ends.
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