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29 years old, insomnia runs in the family. never had trouble sleeping before, lately have trouble sleeping through nights. could this be genetics?
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Not likely genetic: Acute insomnia causes include life stress (job loss/change, death of a loved one, divorce, moving), medical/psychiatric illness, emotional/physical discomfort, environment factors (noise, light, temperature), nutrition/beverages, some medications/natural substances, change in normal sleep schedule (jet lag; shift change). Sleep hygiene and life habit adjustments, support help most. Best regards.
Answered 4/21/2016
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