No matter what you decide to do before counting sheep, you have a pattern you follow before you to go to bed. But what if, even after you get ready to sleep, you struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings at night? Even though you’re prepped and ready for bed, your anxiety is keeping you up.
Here are 5 tips to put anxiety to bed at night (so you can sleep, too).
After a trauma happens, you may start to get a little concerned that you’ll never feel like you again. No matter how desperately you want or try to have things go back to the way before the trauma occurred, it’s proving to be more difficult than you had imagined.
Trauma happens whenever we’re exposed to a disturbing or stressful event. Experiencing trauma is usually stressful enough the first time around, but unfortunately, trauma has a tendency to stay with us. Depending on the person and the traumatic event, trauma can be stored within different places of the body.
When it comes to traumatic events, the body and brain have a difficult time knowing when the perceived threat is actually over. That means that they’ll stay in this fight-or-flight mode for an extended period, which can have long-term effects.
If your needs were unmet as a child, you may experience a form of attachment trauma. Let’s learn more about the causes and types of attachment trauma.
Not being accepted, acknowledged, or supported is known as a non-affirming environment. Let’s learn more about how to cope when living in a non-affirming environment.
Everyone tells you that having a baby is one of the best things in the world. It’s a blessing. It’s a miracle. It’s an unforgettable experience. But what a lot of people don’t tell you is that it can also be hard, challenging, and emotional. The two aren’t mutually exclusive. Having a baby can come with a fair share of … Read More
Finding out that you’re expecting a child can bring a rollercoaster of emotions your way. A lot of people feel joy and excitement while others may feel nervous or unprepared. Some individuals can experience a combination of the two depending on the day or where they may be in their pregnancy.
It makes sense for someone to have anxiety about it all. Still, it is important to try to keep levels of stress and anxiety down while you’re pregnant.
High-functioning depression is one of those forms of depression that is just as serious but can be a lot more challenging to spot. Let’s learn more about high-functioning depression and its causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment options.
Anxiety can be a larger problem if the signs and symptoms don’t seem to go away with time. Thankfully, there are some lifestyle changes and natural remedies that you can implement on your own end to help reduce some of those anxious thoughts and feelings.
Let’s learn more about some of the natural ways that you can reduce anxiety.
