as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
the prolonged bouts of sleeplessness were starting to affect his work
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insomnia
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Two months in, my stress, emotional suppression and insomnia caught up to me.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 May 2025 -
Symptoms include tremors, insomnia, confusion, and diarrhea.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 May 2025
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“Sleeplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeplessness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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