The Myth of Falling Asleep Fast
Don’t Rush Off to Sleep Despite popular belief, falling asleep moments after hitting the pillow doesn't mean you’re getting a good night of rest.
When you find yourself lying awake in bed, staring mindlessly at the ceiling, 20 minutes after crawling into bed, it's easy to feel frustrated. After all, you’ve likely been told that if you don’t drift off as quickly as possible you have a serious sleep problem on your hands.
But falling asleep fast doesn’t automatically make you a “good sleeper,” says Chris Winter, M.D., a neurologist, sleep specialist, and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast. Here’s why.
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