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I started having total insomnia out of the blue and for no reason. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Difficulty falling: Asleep is often associated w/anxiety while waking up early and not returning to sleep is associated w/depression. Periodic waking is associated w/overall light sleep. Please see you doc who may order a sleep study. A psychologist can help w/stress management. Peace and good health.

Answered 4/21/2014

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