The Social Security Administration has announced the 2017 Social Security benefit amounts, and the maximum withholding change for 2017. The maximum taxable earnings for Social Security withholding for 2017 are $127,200. This maximum is up from $118,500 for 2016 and 2015.
Medications such as those taken for the common cold and nasal allergies, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disease, birth control, asthma, and depression can also cause insomnia. In addition, insomnia may be a symptom of underlying sleep disorders.
Cause and Effect. More than one-half of insomnia cases are related to depression, anxiety or psychological stress. Often the qualities of a personâs insomnia and their other symptoms can be helpful in determining the role of mental illness in a personâs inability to sleep.