hypnophobia
/ˌhɪpnəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
- An extreme or irrational fear of falling asleep or of being hypnotized.
- Her hypnophobia made it nearly impossible for her to relax at bedtime.
- People with hypnophobia often avoid naps and struggle with insomnia.
- The therapist helped him understand that his hypnophobia stemmed from a childhood nightmare.