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Blue Light And Insomnia
- Insomnia - Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
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- Introduction
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
Causes of Short-Term and 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...
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