Acute Insomnia WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Acute Insomnia
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, occurring for one night to a few weeks.1
- It can escalate to a chronic condition when underlying causes and symptoms are not properly addressed.2
- Stress, environmental disturbances, and some medications can cause acute insomnia.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ WebMD: What Is Insomnia?
- ↑ About.com: Insomnia Types - Acute Insomnia | Insomnia: Acute Vs. Chronic
- ↑ HealthAtoZ: Causes Of Insomnia
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