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  Chronic insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling, staying, and waking too early, persists for at least three months, leading to daytime consequences such as fatigue and attention deficits. Certain factors increase the likelihood of developing chronic insomnia, including difficulty coping with stress, habitual light sleeping, and various psychiatric and medical conditions. Childhood developmental issues, specific personality traits, and psychosocial stressors also contribute to its onset. Psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder are often associated with chronic insomnia, as are medical conditions like restless legs syndrome, chronic pain, and GERD. Additionally, certain medications, including benzodiazepines and melatonin receptor agonists, are prescribed to manage insomnia, with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) considered the gold standard treatment. Chronic insomnia is particularly prevalent among older individua...