Can't Sleep? You're Not Alone

In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, about her article "Why Can't Americans Sleep?" which explores insomnia and the latest research on sleep disorders. Senior shares her personal experiences with insomnia, detailing the challenges and various treatments she has tried. The discussion covers common myths about sleep, the effectiveness of different therapies and medications, and the stigma associated with sleep drugs. The conversation also touches on Senior's experience with long COVID, its impact on her health, and the potential connections between insomnia and autoimmune conditions.