Insomnia

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Pregnancy insomnia: why you can’t sleep & what to do about it

Learn why you’re experiencing insomnia during pregnancy and what you can do to get enough restful sleep. You’re literally growing another human inside your body. You deserve the physical and mental health benefits of plentiful rest more than ever. So what’s this pregnancy insomnia about? Why isn’t your body cooperating? Sleeplessness in

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Social media, mental health, & the need to connect

As more and more communications take place on social media, people wonder about its impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Let’s look at some questions many of us have grappled with throughout the pandemic: What kinds of connection do humans need for positive mental health? And what impact does social

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The pros and cons of social media on mental health

There are both pros and cons of social media, meaning it can have both a positive and negative impact on your mental health. Since they became available in the 1990s, smartphones have dramatically changed the world. While these devices are multipurpose in design, research shows that most Americans have some

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Using cognitive behavioral therapy to treat depression

You can use cognitive behavioral therapy for depression to shift the way you think, feel, and act, which can help with mental health issues like depression. Navigating the different options for therapy to treat depression can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re going to focus on one of the most effective

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8 common causes of insomnia & what to do about them

Learning about the common causes of insomnia can help you better manage your symptoms. Almost all of us have sleepless nights from time to time. But for some people, this develops into a frequent, sometimes chronic, pattern of sleeplessness. Why? Although identifying a single cause of insomnia isn’t realistic, we

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The definition of insomnia & what a diagnosis means

When we break down the Latin roots of the word Insomnia, we get a literal translation of  “without sleep disease.” “In” means “not,” “somnus” is sleep, and “ia” is commonly used in the names of diseases. And though the insomnia definition in psychology and healthcare practice is more nuanced, at

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CBD oil for sleep: here’s how to use it safely

If you’re experiencing sleep difficulties like insomnia, you may be considering CBD oil or other CBD products to help. Most of us could use better sleep. By now, you’ve probably heard about the potential benefits of CBD (cannabidiol), one of the compounds found in cannabis. If you want to try

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17 home remedies for insomnia that really work

If you’re experiencing insomnia, you can try using at-home remedies that focus on behavioral changes to manage symptoms. If you’re having a hard time sleeping, you’re not alone. A staggering 1 out of 3 adults in the US experience symptoms of insomnia. Since lack of sleep impacts your mental health, including the likelihood

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Why anxiety causes night sweats & 9 tips for relief

Anxiety and stress can cause night sweats, but you can get relief by following some simple suggestions.  Night sweats have many possible causes, one of which is anxiety. Since sweating at night can disrupt your sleep and cause insomnia, you might find yourself in a feedback loop. Anxiety can cause you