If you’ve been struggling with sleep since having COVID, you’re not alone. Disrupted sleep is one of the most common—and most exhausting—symptoms reported by Long COVID patients. But it’s not just difficulty falling asleep. It’s waking up unrefreshed, experiencing vivid dreams or restlessness, or being so tired during the day that even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
At The Spero Clinic, we see these patterns regularly. Sleep problems aren’t random—they’re often a sign of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which lies at the heart of Long COVID.
The autonomic nervous system regulates your sleep-wake cycle, stress response, and immune function. When COVID disrupts this system—especially the vagus nerve and limbic brain structures—the brain starts receiving mixed signals about when to be alert and when to rest.
This can lead to:
The body stays locked in “survival mode,” never fully shutting down to recover. And without deep, restorative sleep, healing from Long COVID becomes far more difficult.
Disclaimer: The information written on this website is designed to provide helpful information on various conditions and the subjects discussed. This website is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition or to replace the advice of your physician(s). The author of this website does not claim to treat, diagnose or cure Long COVID, CRPS, EDS/POTS, AMPS, or any other specific condition or infection. The Spero Clinic treats the central nervous system only, often resulting in the body being able to heal itself.
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