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* Not feeling refreshed after a night's sleep  
 
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In all of these instances the person experiences daytime fatigue and feels as if he or she did not have enough sleep. Poor sleep for any length of time can lead to mood disturbances, lack of [[motivation]], decreased [[attention span]], trouble with [[concentration]], low levels of [[energy]], and increased [[fatigue]]. Approximately three-fifths of the average person's life is spent sleeping. Healthy sleep is vital to the human body and important for the optimal functioning of the brain, immune system, and other organs.
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In all of these instances the person experiences daytime fatigue and feels as if he or she did not have enough sleep. Poor sleep for any length of time can lead to mood disturbances, lack of [[motivation]], decreased [[attention span]], trouble with [[concentration]], low levels of [[energy]], and increased [[fatigue]]; it could make you more likely to have an accident. Approximately three-fifths of the average person's life is spent sleeping. Healthy sleep is vital to the human body and important for the optimal functioning of the brain, immune system, and other organs.
    
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* Moderate insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for less than a month, that mildly affect functioning during the day, together with feelings of irritability and fatigue
 
* Moderate insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for less than a month, that mildly affect functioning during the day, together with feelings of irritability and fatigue
 
* Chronic insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for more than a month, that severely impair functioning during the day, and cause strong feelings of restlessness, [[irritability]], [[anxiety]], and [[fatigue]].
 
* Chronic insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for more than a month, that severely impair functioning during the day, and cause strong feelings of restlessness, [[irritability]], [[anxiety]], and [[fatigue]].
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== Treatment  ==
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Treatment for insomnia focuses on the reason why you don't sleep well. If you have a medical problem, such as chronic pain, or an emotional problem, such as stress, treating that problem may help you sleep better. [http://health.yahoo.com/sleep-overview/insomnia-topic-overview/healthwise--uh1002.html]
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Regular exercise also helps. 
    
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