Day: July 8, 2026

Why Trauma Affects Sleep for Years

Dr. Charles R. Freeman standing against a purple background with the words Why Trauma Causes Insomnia, explaining how trauma affects sleep

Why Trauma Affects Sleep for Years By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Trauma affects sleep for years because the body may continue operating as if danger is still nearby, even when the traumatic event is over. That is why trauma affects sleep long after the event has ended. A person may intellectually know, “I am […]