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Guess what today's #WellnessWednesday topic is about? Those coveted zzzzzzzzz's we all NEED each day/night in order to function well. 

How's your sleep been? Mine has been awful for the most part. Just awful. I have these weird periods of insomnia, backward sleeping patterns (think newborn - up all night, sleeping all day), restlessness, and...snoring - ugh! I saw the following list of symptoms of deprivation and could agree with most of them when it comes to me. Are you experiencing any of the following?


To add to those negative outcomes of sleep deprivation I found this about the effects of deprivation on our mental health long term. No wonder insomnia is a serious issue that needs to be fixed in people.

So let's talk sleep. Sometimes it's as simple as putting down your phone, cooling off your room a bit, and shutting off your brain. Sometimes it's not that simple. At times you might need to take a warm bath in addition to what I just mentioned and pop a melatonin. And other times it takes a few more extreme measures. But do whatever it takes to get the sleep you truly need, even if that means getting to a doctor and discussing interventions. And how much is that? Well most recommendations follow this:



And when you get the sleep your body, and mind, need each night - consistently - here are some of the benefits you can expect...

So today as you consider your overall wellness for this wednesday take a long look at your overall sleep. Are you deprived? Do you need to make some changes to your nighttime routines to increase your chances of good and healthy sleep? Do you need to make a doctor's appointment and get some medical help to address any sleep issues you have identified? Do what you need to, sleep is vital for your overall health and wellbeing.




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