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Insomnia (cont.)

Outlook

Recovery from insomnia can vary.

  • If you have insomnia caused by jet lag, your symptoms will generally clear up within a few days.

  • If you are depressed and have had insomnia for many months, it is unlikely that your symptoms will go away on their own. You may need further evaluation and treatment.

  • Your outcome will also depend on coexisting medical conditions, which may include congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic pain syndromes.


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