Who is an insomniac

Insomnia is often used casually to refer to occasional sleeplessness or a single instance of it. But in medical terms, insomnia typically refers to a condition involving a chronic inability to fall or stay asleep, meaning the inability is persistent and prolonged—it happens all the time. People are more likely to be called or call themselves insomniacs when the condition is chronic. Less commonly, insomniac can be used as an adjective that can mean having insomnia, related to insomnia, or causing insomnia.

Example: I was an insomniac for years before finding the right medication and sleep regimen. The first records of insomniac come from the early s. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder—around a third of adults may be considered insomniacs at some point in their lives. Insomnia can be acute lasting one night to a few weeks or chronic three or more nights a week for three months or more. Those that are caused by another medical condition are called secondary. For instance, the worry and stress that can come with a major life change can cause acute primary insomnia.

Time to take a shower to relax. I turn on the space heater and close my eyes. Why, why, why? I spot the time on my clock and realize I have to wake up for work in a little over three hours.

I mutter a few curse words at it. Then I unplug it. No new likes on the witty one-liner I posted earlier. Did no one like it? Or are they all just asleep? Either way, not cool, guys. Merck Manual Professional Version. Natural Medicines. Sleep and aging. National Institute on Aging. Kliger B, et al. American Family Physician. Bonnet MH, et al. Clinical features and diagnosis of insomnia. Bonnet MH, et al, Treatment of insomnia.

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