Do you get insomnia the night before exams?

Yes, all the time. There's nothing I can do about it. People who have never experienced it will often tell me how to fix it and say things like “did you know not getting enough sleep hinders your performance?” (No shit, like I haven't noticed…) It's just something that happens. read more

Fortunately, I have rarely had insomnia before exams. For most of my friends who do, I have found that they think more about the end result than the preparation itself. If you have been meticulous in your planning, and are a steady learner, anxiety can be restricted to bare minimum. read more

insomnia is a very good thing during exams man..!! you are lucky. you can study till morning. In my case i open my books just 2 days before exams and insomnia only helps me covering the whole syllabus. dont try to get rid of it. you will regret. read more

As a result, it lowers your sleep drive the next night, so getting some zzzz's will be equally hard the next night. However, when you stay awake, this phase 1 sleep doesn't occur, and sleep drive is increased. Then, the following night, you will be much much sleepier. read more