Jennifer Aniston has been diagnosed with insomnia, a condition many other celebrities struggle with. She became a chronic nighttime clock-watcher, which is not helpful behavior when you’re desperate to visit dreamland. “The more I worry about it, the harder it is to fall asleep,” Aniston told People in an April 15 interview. She previously spoke about her sleep struggles on “The Dr. Oz Show” in 2014, revealing that she initially turned to technology for help. “I got an app on my phone that allows you to sort of track your sleep rhythms, like how deep you go. I don’t really quite ever get into the deep, deep, deep sleep. And am I going to die young?!” she said, per E! News.
When an exhausted Aniston did fall asleep, she had to worry about another slumber-related issue. “The Morning Show” star said she realized she was sleepwalking when she set off alarms inside her own home. Her insomnia was negatively affecting her work, diet, and ability to exercise properly, so she eventually sought help from a medical professional — something she strongly recommends to other insomniacs.
Aniston has discovered that staying away from her phone at night and performing the same pre-bedtime routine, which includes some light stretching, is helpful. She’s also teamed up with the Seize the Night and Day campaign to arm the sleep-deprived with the knowledge that will hopefully help them turn off those “Friends” reruns at night and get a good night’s rest.
