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Insomnia (also called insomnia disorder) means not being able to sleep well. Insomnia may make it hard for you to get to sleep, stay asleep, or sleep as long as you need to. It can affect your daily life. Short-term insomnia may last a few days or weeks. Chronic insomnia lasts 3 months or longer.
Current as of: November 7, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine & Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine
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