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Erin Finds It Terribly Difficult Establishing a Regular Sleep-Wake Cycle

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Erin finds it terribly difficult establishing a regular sleep-wake cycle.Lately,she has been suffering from insomnia.In diagnosing the problem,a medical doctor might want to check the functioning of which gland(s) ?


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Decreased appetite

A reduction in the desire to eat, affecting nutritional intake and energy levels.

Anxiety, irritability

Psychological states characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and often, a propensity to become easily agitated or frustrated.

NREM sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a restorative sleep phase characterized by slower brain waves, reduced heart rate, and a lack of dreams.

Body tissue restoration

The medical or biological process of repairing and regenerating damaged tissues in the body, aiming to restore normal function.

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