Are you in search of better quality sleep?
Sleep is essential. There is no argument there. Those hours of rest allow the mind and body to recharge. When you run on little to no sleep you can have a hard time with focus, alertness, and retention. Not every night will entail that you drift away easily into a magical dreamworld. But there are […]
The Nightmare Protocol
Nightmares are a common manifestation of stress, trauma responses, and sleep disturbances. Sometimes individuals will experience repetitive nightmares that cause significant distress. The way to address this issue is using what is to use the Nightmare Protocol. It is used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as a distress tolerance tool. Relaxation The first step to […]
Insomnia: A Good Night’s Sleep
Have you ever had sleepless nights? The world around you is quiet, peaceful, and still, but your mind is alert, loud, and all over the place? When it comes to Insomnia, this is something that continues every night like a domino effect for a person. What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which […]
The Truth About Loneliness
“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.” – Mandy Hale Loneliness is one of the hardest things to overcome; We have a natural need to be connected with others, through both physical and social contact. Although we can be surrounded by people […]
Sleep
“Innocent sleep. Sleep that soothes away all our worries. Sleep that puts each day to rest. Sleep that relieves the weary laborer and heals hurt minds. Sleep, the main course in life’s feast, and the most nourishing.” – WS, Macbeth The joy and importance of sleep has been known among humans since well before […]
Anxiety
Anxiety can range from something as simple as feeling restless or difficulty falling asleep, to something as debilitating as a full-blown panic attack when attempting to leave the house. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 31.1% of adults in the United States will deal an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. […]