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Tuesday, December, 02, 2008

The Causes of Chronic Insomnia

by  Allen Blaivas, M.D.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Allen Blaivas, M.D.
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Allen J. Blaivas, DO, practices pulmonary, critical care and sleep...

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As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that usually pass when the stress of the incident passes.  Other common causes are poor environmental conditions (too light, too cold/hot, too noisy) and jet...

  1. Chronic Insomnia Galore!
    Maria
    Tuesday, June 05, 2007 at 12:21 PM

    Dr. Blaivas,


    Thank you for your SharePost on Chronic Insomnia. As you mentioned, the list of possible causes you provided is just of the "common" ones - yikes! It seems we're all destined for Chronic Insomnia galore! Yet, not the case. With your continued help and very informative posts, we can be more "rest assured" (literally and figuratively) to get more "rest, assured." Your fine advice is much appreciated. Looking forward to hearing more from you.


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