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- DictionaryIn·som·ni·a/inˈsämnēə/
noun
- 1. habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. It also can cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can drain your energy level and affect your mood. It also can affect your health, work performance and quality of life.
How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. But most adults need 7 to 9 hours a night.
At some point, many adults have short-term insomnia. This c...
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Insomnia symptoms may include:
Insomnia may be the main problem or it may be related to other conditions.
Long-term insomnia is usually due to stress, life events or habits that disrupt sleep. While treating the cause of your sleep problem may stop your insomnia, sometimes it can last for years.
Common causes of long-term insomnia include:
Changing sleep habits and taking care of any issues related to insomnia, such as stress, medical conditions or medicines, can result in restful sleep for many people. If these steps do not work, your doctor may recommend cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medicines or both to improve relaxation and sleep.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can help you control or stop negative thoughts and actions that keep you awak...
Good sleep habits like these can help prevent insomnia:
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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