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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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