Many people do not realize that sleep problems are correlated with their mental health. For instance, a key symptom in depression and anxiety is insomnia, a condition where people have difficulty falling or staying asleep. As everyone is anxious and stressed right now, their levels of insomnia may also be on the rise, which could negatively impact their physical health. By not getting good sleep, our bodies are not able to repair themselves after a long day, which weakens our immune systems.
To get a good night’s sleep, we recommend that you minimize exposure to blue light, such as refraining from technology or screens, a few hours before bed. Additionally, separating the bedroom from work and television allows us to leave external stressors at the doorway and focus on sleeping. Simple resolutions are to leave the computer in the office and the TV only in the living room. Most importantly, try to keep to a consistent sleep schedule of 7-8 hours per night. This is done by going to bed at a decent hour and getting up early to start your day.
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