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    insomnia

    US /ɪnˈsɑ:mniə/

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    UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/

    C1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounInability to sleep for many nights
    I have been suffering from insomnia for three weeks now, and as a result I have become very tired
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA specific instance or occurrence of sleeplessness.
    He suffered an episode of insomnia after a particularly stressful day at work.

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    Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    09:03Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman
    • And then at that point I don't track, so I have insomnia issues, which actually has been like key driver of a lot of the things I think about, especially with slow productivity,

      And then at that point I don't track, so I have insomnia issues, which actually has been like key driver of a lot of the things I think about, especially with slow productivity,

    • So it was like an insomnia-compatible definition of productivity was sort of morphed into this idea of slow productivity, taking your time with it.

      So it was like an insomnia-compatible definition of productivity was sort of morphed into this idea of slow productivity, taking your time with it.

    A2

    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • Exceeding this limit can lead to side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, tachycardia, stomach discomfort, nausea, and

      Exceeding this limit can lead to side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, tachycardia, stomach discomfort, nausea, and

    • Exceeding this limit can lead to side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, 

      Exceeding this limit can lead to side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, 

    B2

    What Happens When You Quit Sugar?

    04:40What Happens When You Quit Sugar?
    • A study looking at 53,000 post-menopausal women showed that three years of low sugar intake was correlated with reduced insomnia.

      A study looking at 53,000 post-menopausal women showed that three years of low sugar intake was correlated with reduced insomnia.

    B1

    8 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore

    06:238 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore
    • Anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, depression, maybe even chronic pain, fatigue, or illness.

      Anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, depression, maybe even chronic pain, fatigue, or illness.

    B1

    Practice English Conversation : At the hospital - English speaking Course

    11:31Practice English Conversation : At the hospital - English speaking Course
    • Yes, doctor When I try to eat something, there's no appetite I'll precribe medicines for you, and you can go to the pharmacy on the first floor to take them I'll follow your instruction I've got insomnia lately What time do you go to bed?

      Yes, doctor When I try to eat something, there's no appetite I'll precribe medicines for you, and you can go to the pharmacy on the first floor to take them I'll follow your instruction I've got insomnia lately What time do you go to bed?

    A2

    What to Do About Your Trauma?

    04:02What to Do About Your Trauma?
    • When there is no obvious reason for our body dysmorphia or shyness, impotence or insomnia, paranoia or despair,

      When there is no obvious reason for our body dysmorphia or shyness, impotence or insomnia, paranoia or despair,

    B2

    Why You Need To Stop Trying | The Law Of Reversed Effort

    06:43Why You Need To Stop Trying | The Law Of Reversed Effort
    • Let's look at another example, insomnia, you can lay awake for hours trying to get some rest but sleep doesn't come to you.

      Let's look at another example, insomnia, you can lay awake for hours trying to get some rest but sleep doesn't come to you.

    B1

    Why it's important to sleep, nap and be lazy (sometimes)

    36:09Why it's important to sleep, nap and be lazy (sometimes)
    • Maybe not, but Jade Wu, a Duke University sleep specialist who's written a book on insomnia, says patients are frequently surprised by her advice.

      Maybe not, but Jade Wu, a Duke University sleep specialist who's written a book on insomnia, says patients are frequently surprised by her advice.

    • How long have you struggled with insomnia?

      How long have you struggled with insomnia?

    B1

    How Marijuana Completely Changes Your Sleep

    08:07How Marijuana Completely Changes Your Sleep
    • This is just a fancy way of saying when you have THC in your system, you're likely to fall asleep faster, which is particularly useful for people who find their minds running before bed or those who suffer from insomnia.

      This is just a fancy way of saying when you have THC in your system, you're likely to fall asleep faster, which is particularly useful for people who find their minds running before bed or those who suffer from insomnia.

    • In fact, studies specifically looking at those suffering from insomnia, found that marijuana not only helps them fall asleep faster but also allowed them to sleep longer.

      In fact, studies specifically looking at those suffering from insomnia, found that marijuana not only helps them fall asleep faster but also allowed them to sleep longer.

    B2

    7 Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar

    06:377 Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar
    • So this leads to insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and also the adrenaline is going to affect your digestion and also increase clotting in the body, heart attack and stroke.

      So this leads to insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and also the adrenaline is going to affect your digestion and also increase clotting in the body, heart attack and stroke.

    • So this leads to insomnia, restless leg syndrome.

      So this leads to insomnia, restless leg syndrome.

    B2