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    insomnia
    /ɪnˈsɒmnɪə/

    noun

    • 1. habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.

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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › insomniaInsomnia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 16, 2024 · Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. It also can cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSOMNIA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time: suffer from insomnia Holly suffered from insomnia caused by stress at work. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Animal physiology: not sleeping & not unconscious. anti-sleep. come round. fully conscious. get up. keep someone up. knock. land. night owl. rise. sit (someone) up.

  4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesInsomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland...

    Feb 13, 2023 · Initial (sleep onset) insomnia: This means you have trouble falling asleep. Middle (maintenance) insomnia : This form makes you wake up in the middle of the night but you fall back asleep. It’s the most common form, affecting almost two-thirds of people with insomnia.

  5. www.sleepfoundation.org › insomniaInsomnia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Sleep Foundation

    Mar 27, 2024 · Insomnia is defined as difficulty either falling or staying asleep that is accompanied by daytime impairments. Nighttime insomnia symptoms can include trouble sleeping and early waking. Daytime insomnia symptoms may include fatigue, impaired memory, and irritability.

  6. www.webmd.com › sleep-disorders › insomniaInsomnia: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment...

    Sep 21, 2023 · Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention,...

  7. www.healthline.com › health › insomniaInsomnia: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and More - Healthline

    Jan 27, 2023 · Insomnia refers to a type of sleep disorder. If you live with insomnia, you may: find it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. wake up from several hours of sleep not feeling...

  8. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-insomnia-5088915Insomnia: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment -...

    Jan 23, 2023 · Insomnia means having the time and intent for sleep that doesn't come. There are multiple subtypes of insomnia relating to the specifics of an individual's sleep condition, age, coexisting medical conditions, and other factors.

  9. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › insomniaInsomnia - What Is Insomnia? | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · With insomnia, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. This happens even if you have the time and the right environment to sleep well. Insomnia can get in the way of your daily activities and may make you feel sleepy during the day.

  10. www.sleepfoundation.org › insomnia › what-causes-insomniaWhat Causes Insomnia? - Sleep Foundation

    Jan 16, 2024 · Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects as many as 35% of adults. It is marked by problems getting to sleep, staying asleep through the night, and sleeping as long as you would like into the morning.

  11. www.nhs.uk › conditions › insomniaInsomnia - NHS

    Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping. It usually gets better by changing your sleeping habits. Check if you have insomnia. You have insomnia if you regularly: find it hard to go to sleep. wake up several times during the night. lie awake at night. wake up early and cannot go back to sleep. still feel tired after waking up.