Paradoxical Insomnia (Sleep State Misperception): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Person lying awake in bed at night, representing paradoxical insomnia and sleep state misperception

Paradoxical Insomnia (Sleep State Misperception): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph. D. What Is Paradoxical Insomnia? Paradoxical insomnia, also known as sleep state misperception, sleep misperception, or subjective insomnia, is a sleep disorder in which people believe they are awake for much of the night even though they may actually be […]

Why Can’t I Fall Asleep at Night? Causes and Remedies That Work

Why can't I sleep at night

By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Many people struggle to fall asleep even when they feel tired. Lying awake at night, thinking, “Why can’t I fall asleep?” is not only frustrating but can also affect health, mood, and daytime functioning. Understanding why falling asleep becomes difficult is the first step toward finding real solutions. What […]