Understanding Insomnia Types and Duration

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What is insomnia?

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A sleeping disorder that makes it difficult to fall OR stay asleep.

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What are the insomnia types?

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Chronic Long term and Short term

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How long does Chronic long term insomnia last?

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+ months

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How long does short term insomnia last?

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1 month or less

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What triggers insomnia? Options: stress, anxiety, depression, noise, temperature, substance abuse, Physical injury, electronics, time, stress, personal thoughts

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stress, anxiety, depression, noise, temperature, substance abuse

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How many people suffer from insomnia?

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10% of humans and 30% of americans

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Can insomnia be dangerous to people who don't have it?

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Yes

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How is someone diagnosed? Options: doctors ask about your physical health and speaking with a family member about health, doctors ask about your sleep habits and recommending a sleep study, diagnosing via lab test, doctors ask about prior substance abuse and then diagnosing you with that knowledge

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doctors ask about your sleep habits and recommending a sleep study

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Does bad sleep harm your future?

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Yes, It can cause cognitive and memory impairment