There is a terrifying curse known as insomnia that stalks countless lives in the dead of night, when the world gives in to silence and tranquilly. This evil condition infiltrates its victims' heads and won't let go, depriving them of the relief they so desperately need. They find themselves tossing and turning night after night because they are engaged in an ongoing conflict with the elusive Sandman. It seems as though sleep has turned into an illusory mirage that is always just out of reach. The nights seem to go on forever when you are experiencing severe insomnia, and the minutes blend into hours that seem to last forever. The darkness that ought to offer solace turns into an oppressive veil, hiding a cacophony of anxieties and thoughts that won't go away. Anxious thoughts, past regrets, and unclear futures clash ferociously in the mind, drowning the insomniac in a sea of unease. The awful irony of insomnia is that it never offers the consolation of sleep when fatigue creeps in. The mind refuses to go to sleep, repeating the day's events or conjuring up vivid scenarios that afflict the sleep-deprived person as the body grows exhausted and worn out. Every second seems to last forever, and as dawn draws near, a sour taste of defeat lingers from knowing that another restless night has been lost. The world appears to be a cruel and merciful place in the deepest periods of the worst insomnia attacks. Every little issue becomes a seemingly insurmountable mountain, and hope wanes in the face of constant insomnia. The insomniac unwittingly embarks on a nightmare voyage through the eerie nightscapes of sleep deprivation. But there is still a gleam of optimism in the middle of the gloom. Because insomnia can come on suddenly or it can wane and be replaced with restful nights of sleep. A road towards reestablishing the delicate balance of sleep and wakefulness may eventually be discovered by the insomniac with time, patience, understanding, and possibly the help of medical professionals. They press on until that time comes, facing the night with fortitude and the knowledge that each sunrise heralds the promise of a new day and the potential for finding solace in the embrace of a sound slumber.
