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On Ambien and insomnia

Mar 3, 2026 · 48m
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  • Neurasthenia, or Americanitis, was the first 20th-century epidemic linked to insomnia, possibly caused by electricity.
  • Hustle culture views sleep as an obstacle to success, leading to increased demand for sleep aids.
  • Ambien, a popular sleeping pill, gained notoriety as women reported amnesia after taking it.

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