Crystal has been having difficulty concentrating at work. She thinks it might be due to a lack of sleep and therefore she has been trying to sleep more. Unfortunately, this has created her autonomic activity and muscle tension. In this scenario, Crystal is most likely suffering from __________.
A)narcolepsy
B)sleep apnea
C)insomnia
D)sleep terrors

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Crystal's symptoms suggest that she is experiencing insomnia, which is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep. Trying to sleep more to compensate for lack of sleep can actually create more stress, leading to increased autonomic activity and muscle tension. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by sudden, uncontrollable bouts of sleep during the day. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Sleep terrors are episodes of intense fear or dread during sleep, often accompanied by screams or physical movements. None of these match Crystal's symptoms as closely as insomnia does.

Crystal Has Been Having Difficulty Concentrating at Work