Advisory Board July 23, 2024

By: G. Chaise Nunnally, Optum Rx Marketing Senior Copywriter

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a 53-year-old patient developed insomnia. He initially thought it was related to the stress of the pandemic, but after three sleepless years, he self-diagnosed the surprising cause of his condition.

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Sudden insomnia

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a 53-year-old patient developed insomnia. He initially thought it was related to the wave of insomnia many others were experiencing due to the stress and anxiety of living through the pandemic. But three years later, his insomnia persisted. He didn’t exhibit any of the common mental health or stress-related symptoms that can cause the condition. His primary doctor suggested he try Benadryl®, a common over-the-counter allergy...

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