Sleep Anxiety: Navigating the Fear of Falling Asleep
Sleep anxiety occurs when someone has fears or worries revolving around sleep. Other mental health disorders can accompany sleep anxiety, so it isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation.
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Sleep anxiety occurs when someone has fears or worries revolving around sleep. Other mental health disorders can accompany sleep anxiety, so it isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation.
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