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| Failing to keep to a regular sleep-wake schedule |
| Depriving your body of sleep by staying up to work or play on a frequent basis |
| Trying to "catch up" on lost sleep during the weekend |
| Watching late-night TV |
| Excessive napping during the day |
| Thinking of work-related problems while in bed |
| Excessive time awareness or frequent clock-watching while in bed |
| Feeling "too tired" to exercise during the day |
| Exercising vigorously too close to bedtime |
| Drinking tea or caffeine-containing colas close to bedtime |
| These behaviors commonly contribute to long-term insomnia. It's very important to recognize these causes, since in most instances they can be reduced or eliminated. |
| Recent Stressful Events |
| Another common cause of insomnia, particularly the short-term variety, is the occurrence of stressful events or crises in a person's life. These can include such events as: |
| Loss of one's job |
| Major changes affecting one's job |
| Death/illness of relative or friend |
| Being personally attacked or threatened |
| Major life transitions (e.g., having a child, moving, getting married, graduating school) |
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