Meditate Awake

Have you heard of somniphobia? It’s the fear of going to sleep. And it’s a genuine phobia that lots of people have — although it’s rarely discussed. Somniphobia is most common among children who develop the fear after experiencing bad dreams. They’re afraid of falling asleep because they might have another nightmare. The same is true for some adults; and this phobia is also found among people who have sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, which cause them to wake up from sleep feeling very distressed. But some people have somniphobia with no obvious cause at all. If you feel scared of going to sleep, you’re not alone. Learn more about this phobia and seek help if you need to. Researchers have found that somniphobia can be overcome with support — so you can sleep peacefully again.