Is there such a thing as permanent insomnia?!

Question: In 'Die Another Day' (James Bond movie), the main villain has permanent insomnia. Is this a real illness/disease? Thanks.

Answers: In 'Die Another Day' (James Bond movie), the main villain has permanent insomnia. Is this a real illness/disease? Thanks.

Yes. I recently saw a show about a family in Italy that has this disease. Its called FFI, and eventually it is fatal.

It seems to be genetic.

Humans can only live up to 14 days without sleep. After that the body will shut down and you will die...

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Is there such a thing as permanent insomnia?!

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