Causes of sleep disorders
Sleep disorder is commonly a symptom of
Anxiety.
Coexisting depression and anxiety.
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Treatment of sleep disorders in these settings, without treatment of underlying major illnesses- like anxiety and depression will not only fail to give appropriate results, but also makes one dependent on sedatives for a life time. |
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It will make the underlying diseases resistant to treatment. |
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On the other hand, treatment of underlying causes will correct accompanying sleep abnormalities and gives hope of full recovery and withdrawal of all medication on achieving complete cure. |
Sleep disorders also occur due to 'Sleep deprivation' as due to
Occupational demands,
During examination time, etc.