Why will the bed not let me sleep?

The bed will not let you sleep at full Energy. Spend a little Energy before going to bed.

How do I clear Lack of sleep?

After two in-game days, or 15 minutes, awake, Lack of sleep makes each Energy point spent add 0.5 Insanity and halves the effect of anything that lowers Insanity. Sleep until your Energy is full to clear it and lower Insanity by 20.

Where can I get a drink to lower Insanity?

Beer lowers Insanity by 12. Januarius sells it, and one bottle is in the chest in your yard.

Energy, Sleep, and Insanity in Graveyard Keeper 2

Energy, sleep, and Insanity in Graveyard Keeper 2

Understand how Energy, Insanity, and sleep affect work, and how to recover from Lack of sleep.

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How the shared bar works

Manual work such as chopping, digging, crafting, and autopsies spends Energy. Grim work raises Insanity; each point of Insanity lowers your maximum Energy by one. The two share a screen bar. Eat or sleep to restore Energy, and use drink to lower Insanity.

Sleep and recovery

Why will the bed not let me sleep?: The bed will not let you sleep at full Energy. Spend a little Energy before going to bed.
How do I clear Lack of sleep?: After two in-game days, or 15 minutes, awake, Lack of sleep makes each Energy point spent add 0.5 Insanity and halves the effect of anything that lowers Insanity. Sleep until your Energy is full to clear it and lower Insanity by 20.
Where can I get a drink to lower Insanity?: Beer lowers Insanity by 12. Januarius sells it, and one bottle is in the chest in your yard.