Why Can I Fall Asleep on the Couch and Not in My Bed?

""Once you go to bed, the fun part of the day, which is the night, is over... So when you go to bed, you're giving up.""

""It's easier for a person to fall asleep on a couch compared to a bed because the person isn't necessarily thinking or worried about falling asleep.""

Michael Meyers, a comedian, shared his experience of only being able to fall asleep on the couch, a sentiment echoed by a lifelong insomniac. This trend started in his childhood, where the thought of sleeping in a bed represented giving up enjoyment of the night. Dr. Mike McGrath, a sleep specialist, explained that couch sleeping alleviates sleep anxiety as individuals aren't pressured to fall asleep, thus creating a more relaxed state conducive to dozing off. This issue is common and can stem from familial expectations around sleep habits.

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