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Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Actually Sleeping More Than You Think?


Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Actually Sleeping More Than You Think?

A condition reported by a subject who thinks they are not sleeping properly, but who actually get a healthy amount of sleep. They may be suffering from a misperception of their total amount of sleep.

PSEUDOINSOMNIA: “Jose’ reported suffering from insomnia, but got an average of 7 hours of sleep a night. He was suffering from pseudo insomnia.”

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looti, M. (2026, July 15). Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Actually Sleeping More Than You Think?. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/pseudoinsomnia/
looti, Mohammed. “Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Actually Sleeping More Than You Think?.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 15 July 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/pseudoinsomnia/.
looti, Mohammed. “Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Actually Sleeping More Than You Think?.” Encyclopedia of psychology. July 15, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/pseudoinsomnia/.