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Failing to keep to a regular sleep-wake schedule |
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Depriving your body of sleep by staying up to work or play on a frequent basis |
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Trying to "catch up" on lost sleep during the weekend |
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Excessive napping during the day |
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Thinking of work-related problems while in bed |
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Excessive time awareness or frequent clock-watching while in bed |
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Feeling "too tired" to exercise during the day |
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Exercising vigorously too close to bedtime |
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Drinking tea or caffeine-containing colas close to bedtime |
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These behaviors commonly contribute to long-term insomnia. It's very important to recognize these causes, since in most instances they can be reduced or eliminated. |
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Another common cause of insomnia, particularly the short-term variety, is the occurrence of stressful events or crises in a person's life. These can include such events as: |
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Major changes affecting one's job |
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Death/illness of relative or friend |
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Being personally attacked or threatened |
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Major life transitions (e.g., having a child, moving, getting married, graduating school) |
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