as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
a nagging wakefulness that seemed resistant to all of the standard home remedies
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insomnia
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Women under chronic stress are more susceptible to burnout, anxiety, depression and even physical health issues, such as insomnia and digestive problems.—
Melanie Schild,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025 -
To better understand the cause of her chronic pain and insomnia, Liz Tenuto majored in psychology.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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“Wakefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakefulness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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