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- What is insomnia?
- Symptoms of insomnia
- Causes of insomnia
- Prevention of insomnia
- Risk factors for insomnia
- Complications of insomnia
- When to see a doctor about insomnia
- Diagnosis of insomnia
- Conventional treatment of insomnia
- Alternative/complementary treatment of insomnia
- Living with insomnia
- Caring for someone with insomnia
Insomnia can cause a number of symptoms:
- Feeling tired after waking
- Inability to fall asleep
- Inability to fall asleep after waking up during the night
- Waking up often during the night
- Waking up too early in the morning
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In addition to these symptoms during the night/morning, insomnia can also cause the following symptoms:
- Decreased alertness
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Falling asleep while undertaking any daily activity (work, driving, watching tv)
- Feelings of anxiety and tension
- Inability to concentrate properly during the day
- Irritability
- Memory lapses
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< 1: what is insomnia 3: symptoms > Last reviewed: 19 January 2010 || Last updated: 19 January 2010
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
