Sleeping is supposed to be a peaceful time when you can be left to your dreams until the sun comes up. For people with anxiety, on the other hand, a lot can be expressed about their anxiety based on the…
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Now is Not the Time to Resist a Rest: Here’s Why
Resisting rest is not only harmful for the body, it can be harmful for the mind and spirit in recovery. Not getting enough sleep has been equated to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and risk of relapse. Even if it…
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Is Sleep Impacted in Opioid Addiction Recovery?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, chronic pain can take away at least 42 minutes of sleep each night. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, it really adds up in the end. After one month, that’s around a total…
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Trouble Sleeping? Substance Abuse May Be to Blame
There’s no doubt that daily stressors can take a toll on our sleep: anxiety, stress about meeting deadlines at work, tasks that didn’t get completed or appointments we need to remember that are coming up and more can all make…
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Your Sleeping Habits Will Change in Addiction Recovery, Here’s How
There are many changes that come with addiction recovery, but they are all worth it. Your perspective on life, the way you handle challenging situations, and the general lifestyle you lead will all change for the better if you truly…
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How Is Sleep Experienced During Alcoholism Recovery?
Alcohol rehabilitation involves the restoration of a person’s mind, body, and spirit. Detoxification involves the dispelling of toxins from the body, a natural process which can be very painful if the addiction is severe. Thankfully, reputable treatment centers provide excellent…
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Is A Person’s Sleep Process Changed by Using EMDR Therapy for Trauma?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach most often used to help those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alleviate the distress associated with memories, panic, anxiety, and other emotional problems associated with past trauma. During…
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Sleep is More Important Than You Think
We all know of someone who can stay up all hours of the night it seems – whether they are working, partying, gambling, or something else, some people just seem to be able to make it by with minimal hours…
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