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Psychological Treatment For Insomnia
- Insomnia - Causes of Chronic Insomnia
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Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Sleep 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. Still, because so many factors are involved in insomnia, a genetic component is difficult to define.
Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Disorders
Many cases of chronic insomnia cases have an emotional or psychological basis. The disorders that most often cause insomnia are:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bi...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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