OCD ruining your sleep? These tips can help

Calling sleep important is an understatement—it’s crucial for our mental and physical health. Yet for many people with OCD, a good night’s rest can feel out of reach. They might be tossing and turning due to racing intrusive thoughts, or constantly waking up to check on what they’re worried about "just one last time.” This isn’t just a minor inconvenience—studies show that people with OCD are seven times more likely to experience sleep issues, like insomnia, than others. This can lead to a challenging cycle, where OCD symptoms interfere with sleep, and insufficient sleep then makes OCD symptoms more severe. Knowing about the connection between OCD and sleep means you can start addressing it—because the condition’s effect on your sleep can be managed with the right knowledge, care, and tools. Read more about how OCD affects sleep, and how you can start reclaiming your rest tonight.