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A tired adult sitting calmly on the edge of a bed at night, unable to sleep despite exhaustion

Why You Can’t Sleep Even When You’re Exhausted

If you are tired but can’t sleep, the problem is usually not a lack of exhaustion. It is often a state of nervous-system activation. Your body may be worn down, your eyes may feel heavy, and you may be desperate for rest, but your brain is still scanning, planning, worrying,

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