Study finds link between sleep and paranoia

Lack of sleep in a cosy bed each night can lead to an increased risk of paranoia, new research has found.

According to a study conducted by Kings College London, almost 70 per cent of respondents who suffered from paranoia admitted that they had trouble sleeping.

Furthermore, more than 50 per cent of psychiatric patients who experienced feelings of persecution suffered from moderate to severe insomnia.

Dr Daniel Freeman of the university said: "A few nights of poor sleep can make us feel stressed, muddled in our thinking and disconnected from the world."

He added: "These are ideal conditions for paranoid fears to take hold."

Ideally, people should aim for good-quality sleep regularly to ensure their psychological wellbeing.

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