I haven't slept in three days because I'm convinced something terrible will happen if I'm not vigilant and I know this sounds crazy but I can't stop.
More people experience this than they realize.
The perceived necessity of constant alertness for safety creates a self-defeating cycle where sleep deprivation worsens the very symptoms driving the vigilance.
“Where Are You with Schizophrenia and psychosis?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.