MAISON LAURTON

1. The Sleep Debt of the French Population

• 6 h 42 min: This is the average weekly sleep time for French people (INSV / VINCI Autoroutes Foundation).
• 21.5% of adults are considered "short sleepers" (they sleep 6 hours or less per night).
• Continuous loss: French people have lost an average of 16 minutes of daily sleep over one year, accumulating a chronic debt that impacts mood, the immune system, and memory.

2. The Extent of Sleep Disorders.

• 1 in 3 French people experience insomnia complaints (difficulty falling asleep, nocturnal awakenings).
• 19% to 21% of the population suffers from chronic insomnia (insomnia affects women even more severely, at nearly 27%).
• Maintenance in hyperarousal: INSERM shows that insomnia is linked to a neurological state of hyperarousal where sleep primarily remains in light stages instead of transitioning to restorative deep sleep.

3. Hypersensitivity and Sleep.

• 15 to 20% of the population is estimated to have high sensory and emotional sensitivity (Dr. Elaine Aron's work).
• Hyper-reactivity to stimuli: Highly sensitive individuals absorb more visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli throughout the day. The nervous system thus accumulates a sensory load that requires a longer decompression time before bedtime.
• The brain remains alert: Research from the Pasteur Institute and the University of Geneva shows that the brain continuously processes environmental signals during sleep. In a highly sensitive person, the slightest environmental or emotional micro-stimulation triggers the activation of the amygdala (the fear/alert area), causing frequent micro-awakenings.