{"id":16950,"date":"2019-10-16T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T02:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcenter.com\/?p=16950"},"modified":"2026-01-11T12:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:10:23","slug":"danger-of-insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/danger-of-insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Serious illnesses associated with insomnia."},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people might think that... Insomnia<\/a> It's quite normal and common, and doesn't pose any serious health risks. At most, you might wake up feeling a little unrested and irritable, but that usually goes away. However, did you know that frequent insomnia can increase the risk of serious illnesses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some diseases that can cause insomnia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Chronic insomnia.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, people who frequently experience insomnia are at a significantly higher risk of developing chronic insomnia. This means they take up to 30 minutes longer than normal to fall asleep, or they may have difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently, and even experience more nighttime urination because their bodies absorb more water than those who sleep normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Depression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depression and insomnia are related because of their impact on the brain, leading to decreased quality of life, increased negative thoughts at night, and also affecting levels of brain chemicals that contribute to depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who suffer from insomnia are at a higher risk of developing depression than those who sleep soundly. Similarly, those with depression are at a higher risk of experiencing more severe symptoms if they do not get enough sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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