Understanding insomnia.
Anxiety and depression are common causes of insomnia, but they are not the only causes. Neurological disorders such as restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder are also common. A conceptual model of sleep and wakefulness helps to explain different kinds of insomnia.
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Sleep Disorders Unit, Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria.
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