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what's disadvantage of insomnia?
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Dr. Ravi Chand answered
26 years experience Psychiatry
Insomnia Consequence: Hypersomnia
decreased attention concentration
decreased memory
impaired judgment
higher risk of motor vehicle and other hazardous instrument accident
tiredness
decreased immunity
etc.
Answered on Apr 15, 2014
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Insomnia: Symptoms of sleep deprivation can include irritability, feeling tired, poor concentration, decreased memory, changes in appetite, poorer ability to handle stress, lack of comprehension with social interactions. In severe cases it can lead to pyschosis!
Answered on Sep 3, 2018
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