“Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together” – Thomas Dekker

Sufficient sleep, especially REM sleep, allows the brain’s processing of emotional information.

When we sleep, the brain works on our thoughts and memories.

Lack of sleep is harmful to the consolidation of a positive emotional state.

This will impact your mood and emotional reactivity and is tied to mental health disorders.

Sleep disorder is a massive issue with various factors coming into play.

Here are some of the factors that affect our sleep :

Stress, induced by worries about finance, relationships, health and work pressure etc…

Sleep disorders caused by thyroid issues etc…

• Stress, induced by worries about finance, relationships, health and work pressure etc…
• Sleep disorders caused by thyroid issues etc…
• Taking certain medication or coming off certain medications
• Consumption of alcohol and recreational drugs
• Working long hours, night shift or working various shifts
• Sleeping area: noise, lighting, comfort and home set-up
• Poor mental and physical condition

Whatever is causing you lack of sleep, start addressing it soon.

Consult your doctor as your first port of call.

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