Insomnia
Domain : Symptoms
Category : My daily life
Simplified definition
A sleep disorder that prevents from falling or staying asleep at night.
Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation
Referenced definition
“[A disorder characterized by an] inability to obtain the amount of sleep necessary to maintain adequate daytime behavior.”
Source :Termium Plus. Insomnia. [Internet]. Nov 2018 [cited on Sept 7, 2022].
Context
“Insomnia is one of the most common sleep complaints. About 1 in 3 adults has bouts of insomnia that last a few days at a time.”
Source : Johns Hopkins Medicine. Insomnia. [Internet]. [cited on Sept 7, 2022].
Note
- With insomnia, the person may be agitated and may wander around the house at night.
- Insomnia may lead to daytime sleepiness and depression.
Synonym(s)
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