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How much insomnia is consider a disease?
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Persistance: Insomnia can be just temporay due to various causes. Should consider treatment if unable to obtain at least 6 hours as this is necessary for adequate cortisol production. Without adequate sleep then cortisol production is decreased leading to various problems including fatigue and lack of energy.
Answered 2/8/2017
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