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For those of us who lack sleep, here are 7 things I'm going try from now on
We all know how the lack of sleep can affect the human body, especially those that suffer from PTSD.
Lack of sleep can be responsible for, but not limited to:
Memory Loss
Hallucinations
Weakened immune systems
Weight Gain
High Blood Pressure
Moodiness
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Cold and/or Flu
Impaired Brain Activity
DEATH
But here are Seven (7) ways you could catch some more ZZZZZ's. I tend on trying every one of them. I hope they help you!
Whatcha think??
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tips-for-better-sleep
We all know how the lack of sleep can affect the human body, especially those that suffer from PTSD.
Lack of sleep can be responsible for, but not limited to:
Memory Loss
Hallucinations
Weakened immune systems
Weight Gain
High Blood Pressure
Moodiness
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Cold and/or Flu
Impaired Brain Activity
DEATH
But here are Seven (7) ways you could catch some more ZZZZZ's. I tend on trying every one of them. I hope they help you!
Whatcha think??
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tips-for-better-sleep
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Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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I already do a couple of those things and sometimes they help, sometimes they don't.
I keep my room pretty dark, including cover the clock so the light from the numbers or power buttons doesn't show.
I've tried some of the mental and relaxation techniques with varying success.
I keep my room pretty dark, including cover the clock so the light from the numbers or power buttons doesn't show.
I've tried some of the mental and relaxation techniques with varying success.
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I use my cell phone as an alarm and I tell you, the blue blinking light because someone has messaged me, will actually wake me up before any sound would. I thought I was weird. O.o
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I like the 4-7-8 breathing technique - works great - most of the time I'm asleep before I can even finish the cycle below.
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Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Hold your breath for a count of seven.
Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
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Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Hold your breath for a count of seven.
Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
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I tried that right now at work, and that is relaxing. I can see this working when you are anxious. Thank you for sharing!
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sleep? whats that! haha.. i sleep about 5 hours a night but then i need a nap later in the day. The joy of having young children.
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Oh I hear ya on that one. I didn't know my body could go 3 months without after I had my baby girl. Just wow! I don't think I have caught up and its been 8 years. LOL
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