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What Causes Insomnia?
- Insomnia - Causes of Chronic Insomnia
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- Causes of Short-Term and Transient 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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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience... Read more »
The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that usually pass when the stress of the... Read more »
Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?
Question: I take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two nights in a row, and thenstop... Read more »
Battling Insomnia: Causes
Judging from the latest shareposts, it's time we get into the nitty-gritty of insomnia, which often leaves people with their feelings of... Read more »
The Different Types of Insomnia
As we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical, neurological, or psychiatric causes. Two of the... Read more »
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Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Short-Term and Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This... Read more »
Insomnia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor often can determine the cause of your insomnia by asking about your habits and sleep environment, by reviewing your symptoms, and by... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
After months of long, sleepless nights and sluggish, unproductive days, you’ve finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are... Read more »
Insomnia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or... Read more »
Primary Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, or having nonrefreshing sleep for at least 1 month.Alternative NamesPsychophysiological... Read more »
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