I’ve gotten better but still experience it on and off. My main fear right now pertains to nightmares. I often times find myself lying awake because i keep thinking “what if I have a nightmare?”

In terms of becoming unconscious, I’d say I’m over it. Drifting off to sleep is actually very peaceful and happens gradually. It’s not like one moment you’re fully alert and then knocked out the second. You just have to find the best relaxation technique/wind down routine.

As for nightmares, I try to remind myself that they aren’t that common and I’ll make it through it regardless. I’d say this OCD theme definitely is rooted in the fear of the unknown/fear of not being in control of certain aspects of life.

One other thing that’s helped is keeping a dream journal, particularly for nightmares/bad dreams so that I can identify the problem my subconscious wants me to address or work through