sleep
You might be wondering why we are talking about physical symptoms when discussing a mental health disorder. The truth is, you are a whole human being made up of all your various parts, and these parts work as a system. Your mental health affects your physical health and vice versa. This is where the…
Disclaimer: I am in no way offering medical advice. This blog is intended for informational purposes in order to encourage and support you in having conversations with your medical provider about sleep disruptions you may be experiencing. Can’t sleep? There are more than 80 recognized sleep disorders identified and recognized by The International Classification…
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether it arises from circumstantial stress or whether it is an ongoing, chronic experience, the chances are high that your anxiety will disrupt your sleep. Maybe you find yourself tossing and turning all night, anxious or stressful thoughts racing through your head. Or, perhaps once…
The 8-hour Sleep Myth You are told from the time you enter grade school, maybe even earlier, that your body needs 8 hours of sleep a night. This 8-hour sleep myth is one of the most common falsehoods we are told about our bodies and is routinely and commonly accepted as fact. What happens…