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Insomnia is a symptom of a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity. It is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Although there are several different degrees of insomnia, about three types of insomnia have been clearly identified: transient, acute, and chronic. Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months. Insomniacs have been known to complain about being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Acute insomnia is a short-term insomnia, occuring at one night to a few weeks.¹
• --It can escalate to a chronic condition when underlying causes and symptoms are not properly addressed.²
• --Stressful events of side effects of certain medications can lead to acute insomnia.³

Top Resources on Acute Insomnia

• WebMD: What Is Insomnia?
• About.com: Insomnia Types - Acute Insomnia | Insomnia: Acute Vs. Chronic
• HealthAtoZ: Causes Of Insomnia
• Wikipedia: Types Of Insomnia
• Cleveland Clinic: Insomnia
• SleepChannel: Insomnia Overview, Incidence And Prevalence
• Spectrum SleepWorks: Insomnia Information
• MedifocusHealth: Types Of Insomnia

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ WebMD: What Is Insomnia?
2. ↑ About.com: Insomnia Types - Acute Insomnia | Insomnia: Acute Vs. Chronic
3. ↑ HealthAtoZ: Causes Of Insomnia

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