9. Insomnia: Chikungunya’s Sleep Stealer
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Amidst all the physical discomforts that Chikungunya brings, one silent tormentor is the inability to sleep, or insomnia. With a body racked with pain, high fever, and continuous fatigue, one would imagine sleep to come easy. But ironically, many find themselves staring at the ceiling, desperately craving rest.
The reasons for insomnia can be multifaceted. The joint and muscle pain can make finding a comfortable sleeping position challenging. Then there’s the psychological toll. The stress of being ill, combined with worries about recovery, can keep the mind racing, making sleep elusive. (9)
