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Insomnia: Common Causes And When To See A Doctor

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Insomnia.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder whereby an individual has trouble falling or staying asleep.

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Insomnia Facts – 

Insomnia can occur at any age but is more common in older adults.

 

There can be various reasons for the development of insomnia and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.

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  • Insomnia is very common

  • Approximately half of adults suffer from insomnia at some point

  • Approximately 10% of people have experienced chronic insomnia

  • Insomnia is more common in women than in men

  • It is more likely to affect older adults

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  • What triggers stress?
    Stress is your body’s reaction to a trigger. Its is generally a short-term experience. Stress is not necessarily negative. There can be positive affects from stress. When stress helps you pull of the impossible, it is positive. Stress can however lead to insomnia, poor concentration, and impaired ability to do the things you normally do, which is very negative. Stress is a response to a threat in any given situation.
  • What triggers anxiety?
    Anxiety is a sustained mental health disorder that can be triggered by stress. Anxiety does not fade away, it hangs on and can cause significant consequences in social, occupational, and other important areas of your life affecting your ability to function. Long terms chronic stress can lead to long-term chronic anxiety. Anxiety & Stress is a complaint among people irrespective of their age. There can be various reasons for the development of Anxiety & Stress and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.
  • How does stress affect your health?
    It can affect your health in many ways. It can cause headaches, high blood pressure, chest pain, heart palpitation, skin rashes, loss of sleep.
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