Researchers from Monash University’s School of Psychology and Psychiatry recently measured the sleep of 23 patients with traumatic brain injury against 23 individuals who had not suffered such trauma.
The results were recently posted over at Science Alert – patients with traumatic brain injury showed increased sleep disturbance and poorer sleep quality. Apparently, such injuries can damage the parts of the brain that regulate sleep – including the area that controls the production of melatonin.
If you’re trying to figure out the cause of your insomnia, perhaps an old head injury is to blame. In any case, it’s worth keeping your head well protected!
As always, there's more information and advice in our insomnia support forum.
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