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What is sleep anxiety? Signs to know

Published on Nov 4, 2023 11:20 IST
Sleep anxiety is the type of anxiety that happens when a person feels that he/she will not get adequate rest. This further leads to difficulty in falling asleep or having a sound sleep. "It often involves a cycle of worrying about the consequences of sleep deprivation, which in turn can further hinder the ability to relax and get a peaceful night’s rest. This anxiety can result in heightened stress, and impacting daily functioning," wrote Therapist Maythal Eshaghian. Here are a few signs of sleep anxiety we should know about.6

Effect of trauma on the brain

Trauma has a significant effect on the brain. Especially when trauma is not resolved, it can impact the functioning of the brain. "Unresolved trauma affects our brains in a variety of ways. Even at baseline, people with PTSD are constantly on the defensive. Their brains are ready to fight, flight or freeze and this is often with no warning," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou. Here are a few effects of trauma on the brain.6
Published on Nov 2, 2023 10:48 IST

Red flags to look for in ourselves

We often forget to check in with ourselves to know if we are the toxic person in the relationship. Time to time, it is important to have a look at ourselves and know if we are causing difficulty to others. "There’s so much information out there to look out for in others but what about red flags in ourselves?⁣ If any of these red flags have resonated with you, don’t panic.⁣ The truth is, we can all have them from time to time, and highlighting them isn’t about punishing ourselves for being complex human beings.⁣ It’s about identifying the things we want to work on and taking positive action.," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre.6
Published on Nov 2, 2023 06:19 IST