Insomnia Terminology

noun the state of being unable to sleep

• Chronic sleeplessness can have serious consequences on one's physical and mental health.
• I've been struggling with sleeplessness lately and it's really taking a toll on me.
• I can't seem to shake off this sleeplessness, it's driving me crazy.
• The constant buzzing of thoughts in my mind led to a state of sleeplessness akin to being lost in a maze.

verb Toss and turn are both verbs in this context. To toss means to throw something lightly or carelessly, and to turn means to move or rotate around an axis or center.

• The patient would often toss and turn throughout the night due to their discomfort.
• I couldn't sleep last night, I just kept tossing and turning in bed.
• I was so stressed about the exam that I tossed and turned all night.
• The decision weighed heavily on her mind, causing her to toss and turn in bed.