Sleep

You know the drill with daylight saving time. Every March, the clocks “spring forward” an hour and we lose an hour of sleep—leading to a few days of feeling surprisingly jet-lagged. Every November, the clock “falls back” an hour into standard time—and suddenly the sun is setting before we’ve even…

Anyone struggling with insomnia has probably already tried the usual sleep hygiene checklist: limiting caffeine, cool dark room, no scrolling before bed, etc. If that’s not doing the trick and you’re still stuck in an exhausted cycle every night, you might be curious to know that there’s one treatment sleep…

Getting more sleep is probably on every adult’s to-do list. But tackling it is often easier said than done, since going to bed an hour or two earlier (if you can even manage to make that happen) doesn’t always do the trick. And stressing about how to fix your sleep…

You know those days where you feel like you’re moving through quicksand? If that’s been your norm for a while and you find yourself googling “why am I so tired?” after your third cup of coffee, it may be time to get serious about how tiredness is affecting your life….

Have you ever startled awake, wondering, “why are my dreams so violent?” Maybe you had a dream about a creepy clown chasing you, insisting on giving you a shot. Maybe you dreamt about getting in a violent fight with someone you know. Whatever it might be, a scary or violent…

Imagine a night spent tossing and turning under the covers. You check the time on your phone and squeeze your eyes shut after turning off the screen—only to have its outline still flashing behind your eyelids as you try to adjust to total darkness once again. Slowly, the hours tick…

Depression has many noticeable symptoms, including feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. One of the more impactful depression symptoms is sleep disturbances. Those struggling with depression may sleep too much or not enough, and these sleep disturbances can exacerbate other depression symptoms. Read on to learn more…

Everyone has a disturbing dream from time to time. However, when these dreams become persistent, they can interfere with one’s everyday life. And when this happens, it could be a sign of nightmare disorder.

The definitions for anxiety, stress, and sleep are quite different: Anxiety is a feeling of fear or apprehension, stress is a response to a perceived threat or challenge, and sleep is a natural state of rest that is essential for physical and mental health.  However, these conditions might be more…

Cymbalta is a well-known and popularly prescribed medication used to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic fatigue, among other conditions. For some people, Cymbalta may disturb their normal sleep routine, making it difficult to fall asleep at the right time or relax before bed.  Though there are several reasons for Cymbalta’s…

Depression is characterized by intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Those who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) often experience a loss of interest in once-beloved activities, significant impairment in day-to-day functioning, and a range of other symptoms, such as changes to sleep and appetite.   These factors, most notably sleep…

Sleep is for the weak — right? While it might make us feel better to declare this adage after a late night, the opposite is true. Ideally, adults should get around seven or more hours of sleep per night. Sleep is essential to living a happy, healthy life, and even…