as in restlessness
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
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Dear Reader, The worst thing about insomnia, for me, is the sense of overexposure to my own brain.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Medication, exercise, cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques, sleep restriction therapy and avoiding naps have all been put forward as ways of improving sleep and battling insomnia.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
The Zoloft caused insomnia, a common side effect, so Tufts prescribed additional drugs, including Ativan, a benzodiazepine, to help Lindsay sleep.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Some people consume hemp products with THC for relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia and other issues.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Medication, exercise, cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques, sleep restriction therapy and avoiding naps have all been put forward as ways of improving sleep and battling insomnia.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
The Zoloft caused insomnia, a common side effect, so Tufts prescribed additional drugs, including Ativan, a benzodiazepine, to help Lindsay sleep.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Some people consume hemp products with THC for relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia and other issues.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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