eli5 why can’t people fall asleep when there’s a lot of noise

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eli5 why can’t people fall asleep when there’s a lot of noise

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It’s kinda like trying to read a book while someone is repeatedly poking you in the arm. Sound is basically a constant stimulus that your brain has to acknowledge. When it’s quiet, your brain can chill and let you drift off, but with noise, it’s in “alert mode” and thinks you might need to do something about it.

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