Saturday, July 18, 2009

What is Insomnia? - The real definition.

Insomnia involves more than just trouble sleeping. In fact, the true definition, according to a nationally recognized medical publication, has 2 parts.

1. You must have at least one of the following symptoms:
• difficulty falling sleep
• difficulty staying asleep
• waking up too early in the morning
• waking up feeling unrefreshed

AND

2. Your sleeplessness has a negative impact on your daytime functioning, such as difficulty concentrating or irritability.
If you're experiencing these symptoms, you may have insomnia, and it's important that you talk to your doctor. Together you can determine the best treatment option for you.

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