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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From massage oils to dog biscuits, a variety of products that purport to soothe ailments from insomnia to inflammation are available for sale in Illinois with little regulation. — Vikki Ortiz, chicagotribune.com, "To calm dogs spooked by fireworks, pet owners are using treats made from marijuana plants," 3 July 2018 Doctors may be turning away from medication and headed toward more holistic methods to treat cancer survivors who suffer from severe insomnia. — Lindsay Carlton, Fox News, "Acupuncture gives relief to cancer patients suffering insomnia," 8 June 2018 Essential oils claim to treat everything from insomnia to headaches through their use in aromatic diffusers, massage oils, or therapeutic baths. — Philly.com, "Essential oils: Why 'natural' doesn't always mean safe," 22 May 2018 Your play-by-play of the day's activities may increase anxiety and fuel insomnia. — Sarah Jio, Woman's Day, "10 All-Natural Remedies to Get a Better Night's Sleep," 11 Nov. 2010 Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia also can be helpful. — Houston Chronicle, "Vicks VapoRub for poison ivy itch," 8 July 2018 Ambien is certainly a very bad bargain as a treatment for insomnia. — Allen Frances, STAT, "The devil didn’t make me do it — it was Ambien. Nice try, Roseanne," 30 May 2018 But medications for insomnia aren't usually recommended for long-term use and can bring on unpleasant side effects. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Charlize Theron Got Cannabis Edibles From Her Mom to Help Her Sleep," 12 Mar. 2018 Consider another cause for insomnia: President Donald Trump’s opposition to a new rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River. — Elise Young, Bloomberg.com, "How Trump’s Hudson Tunnel Feud Threatens the National Economy," 5 Mar. 2018

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