When your melatonin level does not rise as it should at night, you might experience some of the following symptoms:
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Difficulty falling asleep at night
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Waking up during the night
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Waking up too early
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Not feeling rested
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Daytime tiredness or sleepiness
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Insomnia
When your cortisol level follows an abnormal pattern, you might experience some of the following symptoms:
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Disrupted or poor sleep quality
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Feeling "tired but wired"
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Anxiety
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Irritability
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Getting sick more frequently