Pretty much everyone suffers from the occasional bout of insomnia - I certainly have. The sleepless nights tend to strike when you're stressed or excited, and wreak havoc on the next day. But if you have chronic insomnia, it's a whole different animal: you might go for months without a good night's sleep.
Below you'll find my guide to the basics of insomnia.
Types of Insomnia
Insomnia comes in all shapes and sizes. The three main types are:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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