不眠症(ふみんしょう)

ふみんしょう
noun
insomnia
medicalhealth
1. insomnia
A chronic sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep.
ストレスで不眠症(ふみんしょう)になった。
I developed insomnia from stress.
I was prescribed sleeping pills for treating my insomnia.
She has been suffering from insomnia for many years.
I heard that using your phone before bed makes you prone to insomnia.
To cure insomnia, it's important not just to rely on medication but also to review your lifestyle habits.

不眠症(ふみんしょう) is the medical term for insomnia. 不(ふ) (not) + 眠(みん) (sleep) + 症(しょう) (condition).

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