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n. - A temporary state in which you experience insomnia

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  • Not only does it make you look tired and unhealthy, but long-term sleeplessness can damage your health.
  • Yes, even if u dont get any sleep, that sleeplessness is enough to remind u of ur state of mind and that something needs to be settled.
  • If the sleeplessness is a result of indigestion a plain diet will relieve.
  • But if more general symptoms appear, such as sleeplessness and heat in the head, cooling of the head is required.
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