A Reassuring, Restful Conclusion
Here's what I want you to take away from this story.
The feeling of something crawling on your skin in bed is terrifying. It's primal. It's the kind of fear that bypasses logic and goes straight to your lizard brain.
But most of the time, it's not a bug. It's your brain. It's stress. It's sleep deprivation. It's a misfiring nerve.
Before you call an exterminator, talk to your doctor. Before you throw out your mattress, look at your stress levels. Before you lose another night's sleep, try breathing, stretching, and a little magnesium.
And if you find nothing — no bugs, no bites, no signs — take a breath. You're probably fine. Your brain is just playing tricks on you.
I still feel the crawling sometimes, on high-stress nights. But now I know what it is. And I know how to make it stop.
No bug spray required.
Now I'd love to hear from you. Have you ever woken up feeling something crawling on you? Did you find a bug? Was it just your brain? Drop a comment below – I read every single one.
