Sleep-related anxiety refers to heightened stress or worry specifically related to sleep.

It looks like....

- Not being able to fall asleep because you know you have to wake up early.
- ⁠Being anxious about not getting enough sleep and counting the hours obsessively.
- ⁠Being worried that something bad will happen while you're sleeping.
- ⁠Worrying about having a nightmare.
- ⁠Worrying about how long it will take you to fall asleep.
- ⁠Having a lot of anxious thoughts before sleep.

If persistent, consulting a healthcare professional can be beneficial to address and manage these concerns.