If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep—or, once you have fallen asleep, have awakened only to be kept up by racing thoughts—you are not alone. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that as many as one in two adults experience short-term bouts, while one in 10 may be dealing with chronic insomnia.
That’s troubling news, considering that many Americans already have a sleep deficit. According to the CDC, roughly 38% of adults were not getting enough sleep—meaning less than seven hours per night—as of 2022. And it is well-known that sleep deprivation negatively impacts one’s health, causing everything from decreased cognitive functioning to a suppressed immune system.
