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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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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Strategies for Women

Lightwork

Treatment Guidelines: Usage of specialized SAD lamps (10,000 lux) Daily exposure for 20-30 minutes Morning sessions prove most effective Consistent use throughout affected seasons Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven effective in treating SAD by addressing negative thought patterns and developing coping strategies.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

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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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 7)

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Mad in America is publishing a serialized version of Les Ruthven’s book, Much of U.S. Each Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters are archived here. When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

This article dives into the common signs of cannabiss effects, exploring how it might influence emotions, energy levels, and mental health. Whether you use weed recreationally, medically, or are simply curious, knowing its potential to impact mood and mental well-being is crucial. Mental health outcomes can also vary.

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Day # 154: Insomnia - Treatment

Bullet Psych

This session will concentrate on the management of insomnia, which involves addressing underlying and comorbid conditions, implementing behavioral interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-i), and the use of medications. Using the bed only for sleep and sex to condition the mind for sleep in bed.

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Day # 156: Parasomnias

Bullet Psych

Today, we will focus on parasomnias, a category of sleep disorders involving abnormal behaviors and perceptions during different sleep stages. These disorders range from occurrences like sleepwalking to conditions such as sleep paralysis or night terrors. Management: For most cases, treatment is unnecessary.