Insomnia Quote by Dr Meir Kryger
“Insomnia is really a symptom (not a disease). Its really something someone complains to a doctor about. And sometimes the person that complains about insomnia doesnt even have it. In other words they can fall (asleep) very, very quickly but their perception is that it took them a long time to fall asleep.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sleep Medicine Podcast, 2020
Insomnia is often a misperception of sleep onset rather than a medical disorder.
In simple terms: Insomnia may be a perception issue, not a disease.
Key Takeaway
Reframe sleep concerns as perception, not illness.
Themes
sleep
perception
health
Mood
calm
analytical
Type
educational
clinical
When to use this quote
- night shift work
- anxiety
- pain management
- travel jet lag
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
sleep hygiene
diagnostic clarity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your perception of falling asleep affect your stress levels?
- What techniques can improve accurate sleep perception?
A Different Perspective
Perception can be influenced by stress; addressing underlying anxiety may help.
![“When they [people with insomnia] start worrying about not sleeping, I'll say, "Say the mantra to myself; if I don't sleep tonight, I'll likely sleep tomorrow, and if not tomorrow then definitely the third" because our body has a way of naturally catching up.” quote by Shelby Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/234/shelby-harris-10520_body_when-they-people-with-insomnia-start-wor_5850.jpg)
