Posts Tagged ‘can’t sleep’
Is Sleep A Struggle? Tips To Get Those Zzz’s
Does it ever feel like your day is somewhat backward…you wake up feeling tired and go to bed wide awake?!?! Have you ever experienced a time in your life when tossing and turning in bed could be considered a regular form of exercise? Silly question, I know! But, sleep deprivation is extremely common…so common that…
Read MoreTraumatic Experiences Change Your Brain. Literally
Research shows that the brain stores traumatic experiences differently from other memories. Are you easily triggered into negative emotions? Do you KNOW you are overreacting, but you just can’t stop yourself in the moment? I often hear these comments in my counseling office, and people are sometimes surprised when I tell them that an earlier,…
Read MoreHow Trauma Affects The Brain
I’m often asked about the impact of traumatic experiences on the brain. People wonder why it is that these memories are so much more vivid and impactful compared to mundane, or even “happy” memories. What is Trauma? Psychological Trauma is a specific type of damage to the mind as a result of a severely distressing…
Read MoreCan’t Sleep at Night? How to Get the Rest You Need
I love to sleep. My family makes fun of me because I am usually the first one to head to bed—but the joke is on them because I am also usually the most well-rested. Of course, loving sleep and actually getting enough of it are two different things. You may climb into bed exhausted, only…
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