Causes for Insomnia

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There are many causes of insomnia. Certain conditions may make insomnia more likely to occur in a person - like if a person is old they are likely to suffer from insomnia, females are more likely to suffer or person having a history of depression are more succeptible to this disease.

Other Possible Causes of Insomnia:

Excessive napping during the day time is a very common cause of insomnia in most of the people.
Periodic limb movement disorder, the recurring movements of the legs.
Environmental Factors - Environmental factors like - Noise, Light and Stale air can cause insomnia to occur.
Excessive use of certain substances like - Caffeine, Alcohol, and Nicotine.
Stress, such as sadness caused by the loss of a loved one or a job.
Medical Conditions - Among the many medical problems that can cause insomnia are allergies, arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, rheumatologic conditions, hyperthyroidism etc.
Changes in one's sleep patterns, as when one's job shift has been changed - can also lead to insomnia.
Breathing problems, such as snoring.
Emotional Disorders - Emotional disorders that most often cause insomnia are chronic anxiety, depression, and bipolar (manic) depression.
Extreme Temperatures - too hot or too cold - are another factors for insomnia.
Changes in your Surrounding Environment.
Worried about not being able to sleep, can itself cause insomnia.

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