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Feeling ill-rested?

Research suggests that the relationship between sleep and mental health is complex.

Brain Fog

Our brains need sleep to operate at full capacity.

Lack of sleep can lead tobrain fog, which often feels like confusion ortrouble concentrating.

Have you ever had to make a difficult decision and someone tells you to “sleep on it”?

Turns out, there’s science behind this advice.

Sleep is crucial tobrain function, including concentration,memory, andemotional regulation.

Mood Changes

Not getting enough sleep may causemood changes, including increasedirritability.

Participants in one study also experienced feelings of anxiety and depression as a result of sleep deprivation.

Research finds that lack of sleep can lead to increased levels ofangerand aggression.

Behavior Changes

Along with mood changes may come unusual behaviors.

Lack of sleep can lead to increased impulsivity, hyperactivity, and emotional outbursts.

We might notice that we struggle to interact with other people when we’re sleep-deprived.

Stress

Poor sleep can make it much more difficult to cope with even relatively minorstress.

Daily hassles can turn into major sources of frustration.

You might find yourself feeling frazzled by everyday occurrences.

Thinking about your poor sleep quality can even be a source of stress.

Psychotic Symptoms

Severe sleep deprivation is linked with the development of temporary psychotic symptoms.

Impact of Sleep on Mental Health Conditions

Sleep can greatly impact symptoms of mental health conditions.

This can become a cycle that perpetuates both sleep and anxiety issues.

Additionally, sleep problems appear to be a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders.

Coping with feelings of anxiety can be that much more difficult when you are tired from chronic sleep disturbances.

Because of this, poor sleep can make the symptoms of anxiety disorders much worse.

Bipolar Disorder

Sleep disturbances are very common among people withbipolar disorder.

Such problems can include insomnia, irregular sleep-wake cycles, and nightmares.

Studies have found that between 25% and 55% of children who have ADHD also experience sleep disturbances.

Interventions designed to help people sleep could be useful during psychological treatment.

They also reported improved overall well-being, including their ability to function at home and work.

Another study found that internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) was helpful for relieving symptoms of insomnia.

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If lifestyle changes do not relieve sleep problems, a doctor may recommend psychotherapy and medications.

For this reason, addressingsleep problemsearly on is important to help protect your overall health and wellness.

An underlying sleep disorder or a medical condition might be playing a role in your sleep issues.

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