I have contributed some to the uneasiness of railroads and the insomnia of express companies, and the most trouble I ever had about a hold-up was in being swindled by unscrupulous people while spending the money I got.
In the Western world, insomnia is thought to affect between 10 and 30 percent of adults at any one time, according to the Economic and Social Research Council.
The study of 2,000 adults found this inactivity is harming health – with 42% saying their lifestyle leaves them feeling exhausted, 39% struggling with insomnia and 37% suffering anxiety.
Previous reports released by the society showed that more than 38 percent of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia, with the rate climbing each year.
And while you might sleep in the dark, creeping light from streetlamps, and clutter from an untidy room could all add up to a night of insomnia.
Deficiency of iron can result in fatigue, insomnia, and lack of concentration.
A sleep expert talks insomnia, dreams Sleep usually leaves people feeling rested and refreshed, but for the patients of clinical neurologist Guy Leschziner, their non-waking moments are generally anything but peaceful.
""While there is no doubt I am better on this medication," said a third, "the adverse effects have been devastating when I have tried to withdraw - with 'head zaps', agitation, insomnia and mood changes.
Nightly news and other programming can lead to stress when we're trying to power down and can lead to insomnia, says Robbins.
After all, he said to himself, it's probably only insomnia.
And after grappling with insomnia, debilitating headaches and panic attacks, I got a diagnosis of anxiety and PTSD and a treatment plan.
One study in men and women with insomnia found that compared to a placebo, eight ounces of tart cherry juice in the morning and again one to two hours before bed increased sleep time by an hour and 24 minutes.
Women are two times more likely to have insomnia than men - this may be due to hormonal changes.
Jujube fruits, which are used in Chinese medicine to treat insomnia, a loss of appetite and diarrhoea, are available in the UK for just 1.
Others with depression experience restless or interrupted sleep or even insomnia.
Insomnia is the revenge for all that we tried so hard not to notice in the daylight.
Nearly 24 percent of Chinese people suffer from insomnia, and the number of young people affected is rising, according to a report released last Wednesday.
One of the most downgraded genes is that which has a role in controlling insulin and is linked to diabetes and insomnia.
Regular consumption of blueberries can also aid in dealing with insomnia, depression, and some other mood disorders that are considered as a result of stress.
Health experts have warned that long-term sleep problems and insomnia can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression.