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Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Sleeping More Than You Think?

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · September 12, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: September 12, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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Pseudoinsomnia: Are You 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, September 12). Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Sleeping More Than You Think?. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/pseudoinsomnia/
looti, Mohammed. “Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Sleeping More Than You Think?.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 12 September 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/pseudoinsomnia/.
looti, Mohammed. “Pseudoinsomnia: Are You Sleeping More Than You Think?.” Encyclopedia of psychology. September 12, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/pseudoinsomnia/.

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