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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Causes Of Short Term Or Transient Insomnia

Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia


A reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment sleep disorder.

The trigger could be a major or traumatic event such as:

  • An acute illness
  • Injury or surgery
  • The loss of a loved one
  • Job loss

Temporary insomnia could also develop after a relatively minor event, including:

  • Extremes in weather
  • An exam
  • Traveling
  • Trouble at work

In most cases, normal sleep almost al...

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