stress, sleep deprivation, skin irritation, nerve problems, medications, or other causes. Formication is one possible explanation—but it shouldn’t be assumed without considering the bigger picture.
Before you throw out your mattress, take a breath and look for actual evidence.
And if the sensation keeps happening, becomes severe, or comes with other symptoms, talk to your doctor rather than trying to diagnose yourself.
I still occasionally notice strange sensations on particularly stressful nights. But now I understand that the sensation itself doesn’t necessarily mean something is crawling on me.
And knowing
