From Psychologies · Guillaume Servant · · 50s
Why Your Bed Keeps You Awake
Sleep experts reveal how your bed triggers insomnia.
In brief
Sleep experts reveal how your bed triggers insomnia. Sleep specialist Philip Gehrman explains how associating your bed with wakefulness causes insomnia. Originally reported by Psychologies.
The Bed Paradox
People dream about their bed all day but can't sleep once inside it.
Sleep vs. Fatigue
Fatigue means feeling drained and irritable; sleepiness is the need to close eyes.
Conditioned Insomnia
Philip Gehrman calls this 'conditioned insomnia' or 'apprise' where the bed becomes a wake-up signal.
Biological Clock
The body's internal clock and sleep pressure determine when you feel sleepy.
Fixing Sleep Habits
Set a fixed wake-up time, limit naps, use the bed only for sleep and sex.
When to See a Doctor
If you can't sleep three nights a week for over three months, consult a doctor.
The essence
Sleep specialist Philip Gehrman explains how associating your bed with wakefulness causes insomnia.
