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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, , , restless legs , autism disorder, obstructive sleep , others

Treatment

  • ·Sleep hygiene, behavioral therapy, hypnotics

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1. What is insomnia?
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3. Which approach is used to treat insomnia?
4. Which of these can cause insomnia?
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