InsomniaPsychiatric Disorders |
Physician developed and monitored. Original Date of Publication: 01 Dec 2000
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Insomnia as a Complication of Psychiatric Disorders
People with a psychiatric disorder are twice as likely to have insomnia than other people. Insomnia, including abnormal sleep cycles or excessive sleepiness, is often a prominent symptom of schizophrenia, and it is a common complaint for people suffering from generalized anxiety and depression. Treatment of the psychiatric disorder often helps resolve the insomnia.
Psychiatric Disorders as Complications of Insomnia
Insomnia diminishes one's quality of life, cognitive function, and overall health. People with chronic insomnia are four times as likely to experience major depression in their lifetime and twice as likely to develop an anxiety disorder or substance abuse habit than the general population. People with insomnia have more automobile accidents, their job performance suffers, and they are frequently absent from school.
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