It’s normal for people to experience bouts of insomnia or sleeplessness during times of stress. But if you are having more sleepless nights due to worrying over the pandemic ― or having nightmares related COVID-19 ― it could very well be an indication that you have developed significant health anxiety.
“I have definitely noticed an overall increase in pandemic-themed dreams and nightmares with my patients,” said Melissa Giuttari, a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New York City.