Why Can’t I Put My Phone Down at Night?

Why can't I put my phone down at night? A woman lies awake in bed holding a smartphone while her partner sleeps beside her.

Why Can’t I Put My Phone Down at Night? By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. If you find yourself scrolling through your phone long after you intended to go to sleep, and keep asking yourself, “Why can’t I put my phone down at night?” the problem is often not a lack of discipline. More often, it […]

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. Many people wonder, 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 […]

What Are the Side Effects of Sleeping Pills?

Side effects of sleeping pills shown with common prescription sleep medications

A decade ago, in 2010, the Drug Enforcement Agency spearheaded a nationwide initiative to take back unused prescription medications. This move aimed to heighten public awareness about the potentially lethal implications of prescription drug misuse. Despite these efforts, the prevalence of misuse and its consequences remain concerning.