Sleep

Sleep is a really important thing for mental health and physical well being. There is a clear link between anxiety, depression and sleep or lack of it. Our needs vary with time and age or stage of life. It can be easy to fall into bad habits with so this infographic has been designed to give you some tips on how to get a good night’s sleep,

Why is Sleep important?

It helps process learning

It helps us manage emotional outbursts / worries / difficulties which have happened along the way thus helping with emotional regulation

In the slow wave phase of our energy and immune system will be topped up.

Tissues repair and heal,

What happens when we are anxious or depressed?

When experiencing anxiety or depression a person will spend a lot of time in dreaming sleep which will exhaust the brain. When they wake up they will then feel exhausted and lack motivation. They will either typically sleep too much or wake in the early hours of the morning.
Making sure you do some kind of relaxation and have a routine before bed is one way to help improve things . Exercise is another way to help as well as getting all other needs met. If you need further support with getting your needs met why not book an appointment for some support