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Does anybody know the neurochemical explanation behind insomnia?
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Does anybody know the neurochemical explanation behind insomnia?
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Does anybody know the neurochemical explanation behind insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep.
The main symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, waking up too early, feeling tired upon waking up, and difficulty functioning during the day due to lack of sleep.
There is no single cause of insomnia, but it can be caused by various factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, certain medications, and underlying medical conditions.
The brain plays a crucial role in regulating sleep. Insomnia can be linked to disruptions in the brain's sleep-wake cycle, which can be caused by imbalances in certain neurotransmitters or hormones.
Some neurological explanations for insomnia include hyperarousal, which is an overactive state of the brain that makes it difficult to fall asleep, and abnormalities in the brain's sleep patterns, such as decreased slow wave sleep or increased REM sleep.