Ambien For Insomnia Caused By Depression
Chronic insomnia puts people at risk for anxiety but not for depression, according to new research. Experts studied 25,130 Norwegian adults to determine that long-term sleep problems can lead to generalized anxiety disorder and even increase the risk of permanent disability. The same research found no evidence that insomnia was a risk factor for depression, however.
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