1. What obstacle is your character facing?
My character can't explain clearly he is having these dreams and thoughts. It is also drastically interfering with his work that he can't focus.
2. What will be the consequence if your character does not get what they want? What is at stake?
If my character can't continue the research for the project or function properly, his job could be on the line. If he doesn't solve his issues soon, he's done for. job wise and most likely mentally.
The obstacle of the dreams is really strong in this situation. In this case, your obstacle is both emotional and also physical - aka the exhaustion that comes with not sleeping well. You have a really wonderful and large world around your character, which I love. But you also have grounded it well. In its simplest form, You want to focus but you cannot because your mental state is compromised. From there, your larger and richer story grows. But you can rely on this core issue to keep your work clear and believable. Excellent work.