Why Am I So Tired but Can’t Sleep?

You’re exhausted.

Not just “a little tired”—the kind of tired that sits in your bones. The kind where you want to sleep… you need to sleep…

…and then you lie down, and your brain just won’t stop.

Your thoughts start racing.
Your body feels tense.
You’re suddenly wide awake in the exact moment you were hoping to finally rest.

Sound familiar?
There’s actually a very real reason this happens—especially if you’re also dealing with anxiety, trauma, or chronic stress.