Viral Reddit Thread Reveals What Keeps People Up At Night
Many people wish they could just turn off their lamp, hop into bed, and immediately drift off to sleep.
But, this is dream virtually unattainable for tens of millions of Americans. In fact, about seventy million U.S. adults have trouble falling asleep every single night.
So, if you have ever laid in bed and hopelessly stared at the ceiling, countless other people across the country were likely doing the exact same thing.
But what keeps people up at night? Stress, fear, excitement? One Reddit thread with nearly seven hundred responses just revealed some of the most common causes of restlessness when trying to slumber.
Thinking About Fake Scenarios
“Full-fledged dialog that is practiced and rehearsed, all based on a thought that came to my mind five minutes ago.”
“Mostly past arguments that I have had with friends and relatives that I am now winning effortlessly in my head.”
Arsenii – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purpose only, not the actual person
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“Just overthinking what has not happened yet. I hate this!”
The Nationwide Heat Wave
“This freaking humidity.”
“I am literally sleeping on the floor with just a pillow and earplugs. I just want this to be over already.”
Not Wanting To Tackle Another Day
“The fact that I do not want tomorrow to come because I have to do the same stuff over again.”
“I hate the idea of my free time ending. Once I got to sleep, the next thing is going to work.”
Other Popular Answers Included…
Stressors such as rent, relationship problems, and job satisfaction. Many people also admitted to spending hours endlessly scrolling the likes of TikTok and Reddit, playing games like Wordle, or watching T.V. shows like “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.”
Tons of people also have trouble sleeping after drinking too much caffeine or eating extra sweets.
“Waaayyy too much caffeine,” in fact, according to @jdkd63fj.
Do you relate to any of these answers? If not, what keeps you up at night?
You can read the complete thread on Reddit here.
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