as in restlessness
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
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Proust’s insomnia, though debilitating, was made, in classic wound-and-bow terms, into the engine of his art.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Moderate your caffeine consumption, which can worsen insomnia and result in daytime sleepiness.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Medical researchers caution that CBD’s efficacy for conditions like insomnia remains inconclusive, though its safety profile for adults is generally accepted.
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Some studies also indicate that magnesium deficiency is linked to insomnia and restless sleep, making adequate intake especially important for those struggling with sleep issues.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Moderate your caffeine consumption, which can worsen insomnia and result in daytime sleepiness.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Medical researchers caution that CBD’s efficacy for conditions like insomnia remains inconclusive, though its safety profile for adults is generally accepted.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Some studies also indicate that magnesium deficiency is linked to insomnia and restless sleep, making adequate intake especially important for those struggling with sleep issues.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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