Why Can I Fall Asleep on the Couch and Not in My Bed?

It’s easier for a person to fall asleep on a couch compared to a bed because the person isn’t necessarily thinking or worried about falling asleep. “The awkward angles can really mess with your neck and back,” says Beasley, the founder of Boise ENT. This doesn’t just cause discomfort and back problems; it can also lead to breathing issues that “disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted when you wake up.