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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

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I knew in October of 2018 that Matt was in trouble during a phone call, when he told me in a cheerful voice that he had been to the ER for “mental health reasons” but was “fine.” In October 2019, during Matt’s move to a new apartment, I observed that Matt was emotionally paralyzed, unable to pack from lack of sleep.

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10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Women Battling Insomnia and Anxiety

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Are you lying awake at night, your mind racing with thoughts while sleep feels impossibly out of reach? Many women face the challenging combination of insomnia and anxiety, creating a frustrating cycle that affects daily life and mental well-being. Anxiety can have a significant impact on your sleep patterns.

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It’s Health’s Illusions I Recall, I Really Don’t Know Health at All

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T here is a core concept shaping the ‘market’ in health, the concept of an assay, that few doctors or patients understand. This idea went nowhere, until a birth defect crisis triggered by thalidomide, a sleeping pill, struck. Drugs like mirtazapine improve appetite and sleep; this is a tonic effect.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

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Today's Content Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Introduction to Insomnia 1 , 2 Insomnia(s) = condition(s) that result in inadequate quality or quantity of sleep, characterized by difficulties in 1 of the following: Falling asleep (sleep initiation). Staying asleep (sleep maintenance).

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

The initial push to recognize PTSD as a formal diagnosis was driven by psychiatrists such as Dr. Robert Jay Lifton with his book “Home from the War” and Dr. Chaim Shatan along with Vietnam War veterans. They understandably sought to address the severe psychological toll of trauma on veterans.

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Brain Stew: An Interview with Myself

Mad in America

He told me I had an anxiety disorder on top of being depressed, and that there was a medication called Klonopin that would help my anxiety and another one called Celexa for my depression. In Illinois, I saw a guy I found in the phone book. I sleep OK. Instead I saw a social worker. He was all business.

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Deep Quality Sleep (6-8 Hours) Quality sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain. For those with sleep issues, exposing your eyes to morning sunlight, minimizing light exposure before bed, and avoiding meals 2-3 hours before sleep can help regulate your circadian rhythm.