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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Suicide

By Florence Cardinal Health Expert

Contemplating suicide just because you can't sleep may seem a bit drastic, and this would be true if the insomnia only lasted for a night or two or even several nights. But if it goes on for night after night, week after week, month after.... Well, you get the depressing picture.

 

There are several types of insomnia, and each one can be broken down into dozens of variations. The three basic types are:

Transient Insomnia - This usually only lasts a night or two and is most often brought about ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... Read more »

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Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two... Read more »

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Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...disorders, or for those disorders to worsen with age. Insomnia, of course, means the inability... Read more »

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The Different Types of Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical,... Read more »

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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and... Read more »

Health Guide

The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are confirmed: you’ve been suffering from insomnia.  As someone who’s been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, I know that a... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member.... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA 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... Read more »
Insomnia: Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults... Read more »
Insomnia: Prognosis
...slept more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, or who took sleeping pills, had lower survival rates.Insomnia is not life threatening, except in very rare cases, such as in those who have the... Read more »

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Most sleep issues concerning insommnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes.... Read more »

Medications

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...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »

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...by your doctor. If you experience sleep problems (insomnia), talk to your doctor about switching... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

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... Uses Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »

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