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Does stress cause insomnia ?
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Absolutely!: Insomnia or hypersomnia are both hallmarks of stress, a.k.a., anxiety or depression.
Answered 2/25/2016
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Yes: Stress can definitely cause insomnia. Good or bad stress. Even things like graduations and weddings the next day can cause insomnia.
Answered 3/29/2016
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