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Insomnia

Description:

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It can result in daytime drowsiness, lack of energy, and difficulty concentrating.

Sample sentences:

Noun (Medical sense):

1. I have been suffering from insomnia for weeks, and it's affecting my overall well-being.
2. Chronic insomnia can lead to various health issues if left untreated.

Noun (Informal sense):

1. The excitement before the trip gave me insomnia, and I barely slept a wink.
2. After drinking excessive coffee in the evening, insomnia paid me a visit.

Related adjective:

1. She felt exhausted due to her chronic insomnia.
2. Insomnia-related symptoms can vary from person to person.

Related adverb:

1. He was really struggling with falling asleep; insomnia persistently haunted him.
2. The medication didn't work efficiently, and his sleep improved only marginally.

Related verb:

1. She had been insomniacing for days, causing her stress levels to skyrocket.
2. Despite her efforts to relax, she still found herself insomniacing throughout the night.

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