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Insomnia
Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder causing difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for as long as desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood. It may result in an increased risk of accidents as well as problems focusing and learning. Insomnia can be short-term, lasting for days or weeks, or long-term, lasting more than a month. The concept of the word insomnia has two distinct possibilities: insomnia disorder or insomnia symptoms.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Trouble sleeping, daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, depressed mood
Causes — why it happens
- ·Unknown, psychological stress, pain, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, , restless legs , autism disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, others
Treatment
- ·Sleep hygiene, behavioral therapy, hypnotics
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