insomnia

noun

in·som·nia | \ in-ˈsäm-nē-ə

Definition of insomnia

: prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep

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Examples of insomnia in a Sentence

has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life

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In addition to strong cravings for nicotine, those symptoms might include anxiety, irritability, and insomnia, the Mayo Clinic explains. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Bella Hadid’s New Year’s Resolution Is to Give Up Her JUUL: 'So Far So Good!'," 8 Jan. 2019 For individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms, that week can be agonizing, with symptoms including nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, anxiety, and insomnia. — Lev Facher, STAT, "In a first, FDA approves drug meant to mitigate symptoms of opioid withdrawal," 16 May 2018 An autopsy shows Bartley died of acute alcohol intoxication and abuse of benzodiazepines, a drug typically prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia last year, the Associated Press reports. — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com, "Ohio woman gives teen vodka, now faces charges in his death, reports say," 22 Apr. 2018 There are obvious insomnia symptoms like being hella tired all the time, irritability, difficulty paying attention, and anxiety about sleep. — Korin Miller, SELF, "13 Surprising Medical Conditions That Can Cause Weight Gain or Loss (and When to Go to the Doctor)," 12 Nov. 2018 Lest that sounds like B.S., there are actually studies that show both lavender and camomile are scientifically proven to aid with insomnia. — Amy Hou, Glamour, "This Lavender Pillow Spray Actually Helps Me Sleep Better," 20 Aug. 2018 No wonder Michael was plagued with insomnia for most of his life. — latimes.com, "Calendar Letters: Harlan Ellison's jitterbug, protest songs and healthcare, Joe Jackson's legacy," 7 July 2018 One study in men and women with insomnia found that compared to a placebo, eight ounces of tart cherry juice in the morning and again one to two hours before bed increased sleep time by an hour and 24 minutes. — Health.com, "7 Health Benefits of Cherries," 13 June 2018 Use of caffeine, side effects of medications, and medical or psychiatric problems also might be causing your child’s insomnia. — Mariko Zapf, Good Housekeeping, "Melatonin Is A Popular Over The Counter Sleep Aid—But Is It Safe For Kids?," 20 July 2017

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