Sleep Disorders
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Common Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as a sleep disorder in which a person has difficulty falling or staying asleep, even when they have the chance to do so. Insomnia affects many people around the world. In fact, it occurs in 10%-50% of the global population. However, not all types of insomnia are the same. Here you can read about common causes of insomnia and how they may be treated.
Is all Insomnia the same?
No, the symptoms vary for different types of insomnia. There may be different approaches to treat one type of insomnia over another.
Acute Insomnia
This type of insomnia typically occurs because of a specific life circumstance. It might be that you can’t sleep due to an upcoming important event the following day. It can also be due to receiving upsetting news. For most people, a night or two of disrupted or lack of sleep passes without any treatment and they can resume their usual sleeping pattern.
Acute insomnia can also be caused by:
- Disruptions in your environment, such as noise or blue light
- Unfamiliar sleep environment, such as a hotel room or a...
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