Insomnia
Authors: Christine Laine
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2008)

In the Clinic1 January 2008InsomniaChristine Laine, MD, MPH, David R. Goldmann, MD, and Jennifer F. WilsonChristine Laine, MD, MPHSearch for more papers by this author, David R. Goldmann, MDSearch for more papers by this author, and Jennifer F. WilsonSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-148-1-200801010-01001 SectionsSupplemental MaterialAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Editor's Note: This issue of In the Clinic has been updated.People with insomnia have trouble falling or staying asleep, and the result is poor-quality sleep of insufficient duration. Insomnia is common, affecting 1 in 3 adults intermittently and 1 in 10 adults chronically, and can seriously affect wellbeing. It typically causes excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, and lack of energy. 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