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What causes insomnia?

Insomnia is caused by a few factors in tandem: genetic predisposition, precipitating events, perpetuating factors and conditioned arousal. Watch sleep behavior expert Lisa Medalie, PsyD, explain how these factors can cause episodes of insomnia.


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Up Next

  • What can I do to manage my insomnia?

  • How can a sleep specialist help me to fight insomnia?

  • What is the difference between insomnia and delayed sleep phase disorder?

  • What’s the connection between pain and trouble sleeping?

  • What are circadian rhythm sleep disorders?

  • What health problems are caused by nightmares?

  • What are circadian rhythm sleep disorders (CRSD)?

  • How does caffeine affect my sleep?

  • Do women suffer from insomnia more than men?

  • Why do so many people have trouble sleeping?

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