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What is the definition or description of: primary insomnia?
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Insomnia: Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life. *http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/home/ovc-20256955
Answered 12/10/2016
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Primary Insomnia: As per National Institute of Health, Primary Insomnia is not a symptom or side effect of another medical condition. Many life changes can trigger it such as: •Major or long-lasting stress or emotional upset. •Travel •Work schedules that disrupt sleep routine. It can persist due to •habits formed to deal with the lack of sleep- taking naps, worrying about sleep, and going to bed early.
Answered 6/3/2017
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