Primary Insomnia
Alternate Names : Chronic Insomnia, Insomnia - Psychophysiological (Learned)
Definition
Primary insomnia is described as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or experience of nonrestorative (nonrefreshing) sleep, for at least 1 month. The term primary indicates that the insomnia is not caused by any known physical or mental condition.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
There are numerous causes and risk factors. Primary insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. Commonly, everyday anxiety and stress, coffee, and alcohol are the biggest culprits.
About 25% of elderly people and about 15% of the general population suffer from insomnia, but this includes both primary and secondary insomnia, which can be caused by depression and other mental and physical illnesses.
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