Glossary

Insomnia

Insomnia

Insomnie·Also: Schlaflosigkeit

Insomnia refers to persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite having sufficient opportunity to sleep. Those affected feel tired during the day and are less able to perform. The causes may be physical or psychological.

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