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Andrea Earle English Comp 10-11-03 Assignment #5 Definition Insomnia Webster defines insomnia as prolonged and usually abnormal inability to obtain adequate sleep. For people who suffer from this disorder the definition is vague at best. 10 Million Americans consult a physician every year for sleep disorders. Another 50 million suffer in silence. Sometimes, people who have no trouble sleeping, don’t understand the problem. Many health problems cause insomnia, and likewise insomnia can cause many health problems. Insomniacs have symptoms from the disorder that can be confusing or frustrating to someone close to them. Insomnia is not just a “nighttime problem,” it can affect many aspects of a persons life. Insomniacs usually tend to be very tired during the day, making it hard to concentrate. Irritability is a common symptom of lack of sleep also.(So You Wanna 1) People who suffer from insomnia have trouble falling asleep at night. They wake up in the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep. Or they wake up to early in the morning. Insomnia can be very stressful, looking at the clock every hour, watching the hours left to sleep get shorter and shorter, until they are gone and its time to get up. Unfortunately stress is one of the biggest causes of acute insomnia. Acute insomnia is short term. It can range from one night to a few weeks. Other causes of acute insomnia are, illness, injury, change in working hours, and uncomfortable sleeping conditions.
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