Paradoxical insomnia was known as sleep state misperception until 2005, ... Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea and periodic limb movement disorders may have similar symptoms, ...

In patients with paradoxical insomnia, also called sleep state misperception, there is a significant discrepancy between objective sleep quality and subjective perception of sleep.

MY INSOMNIA STARTED at age 15. Each night, I’d lie down to sleep and drift off pretty quickly, only to reawaken an hour or so later. Then I’d remain half awake for hours—eyes forced shut ...

Validation, paradoxical intention, psychoeducation, ... For those who have experienced longstanding symptoms of insomnia, remission can have associations with secondary anxiety.