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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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found that one in three American adults have symptoms of insomnia. — Shahab Haghayegh, Quartzy, "The science of why a warm bath before bed helps you sleep," 14 Aug. 2019 That also can help explain why different strains or parts of cannabis may have lesser or greater effects for many conditions, from anxiety to depression to insomnia. — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "Weed 101: Three Indiana women want to teach doctors about medical cannabis," 29 Aug. 2019 Dak Kopec, who has written several books on the psychology of design, says streetlight glare and bright alarm clocks can contribute to insomnia. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, "Stressed out? Here are 10 science-backed design tips for bringing serenity to your home.," 28 Aug. 2019 Burnout can lead to depression, insomnia, addiction and even thoughts of suicide. — Sharona Hoffman, The Conversation, "Physician burnout: Why legal and regulatory systems may need to step in," 9 July 2019 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found that one in three American adults have symptoms of insomnia. — Shahab Haghayegh, Quartzy, "The science of why a warm bath before bed helps you sleep," 14 Aug. 2019 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found that one in three American adults have symptoms of insomnia. — Shahab Haghayegh, The Conversation, "Want better sleep? Try a warm bath or shower 1-2 hours before bedtime, study suggests," 13 Aug. 2019 Individuals with greater levels of optimism were more likely to report getting six to nine hours of sleep nightly and were 74 percent more likely to have no symptoms of insomnia. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Study Finds that Optimists May Sleep Better and Longer," 8 Aug. 2019 While more research is needed, so far studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that CBD can treat anxiety, pain, insomnia, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. — Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, "Cannabis Brand Kush Queen Is Launching a Makeup Brand," 8 Aug. 2019

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