People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any ...

Sleep should feel like rest, but for some people, it brings out an unexpected sense of dread. Lying in bed, instead of drifting off, their brain goes into overdrive. The fear of sleep might sound ...

Germaphobia is an extreme fear of germs that might be its own anxiety or a symptom of OCD. Knowing the symptoms can help you get treatment. Somniphobia is an intense fear of sleep that can come from ...

This post is written by Netra Kothari, Human Resource Intern, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai, India. You’re asleep — at least, you thought you were. You’re in the dark in your bedroom and unexpectedly feel ...

Different people may experience one of five types of sleep, and these profiles each highlight how our shut-eye affects our health. To take a more holistic approach, Valeria Kebets at Concordia ...