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Somya.P

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08/10/2024 at 19:00

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Hello everyone!

How are you today?

Sleep problems are all too common for those of us living with mental health issues. Stress, anxiety, and fatigue can make falling asleep difficult or lead to frequent nighttime awakenings. Poor sleep quality can then worsen symptoms, creating a frustrating cycle.

Do you have specific tips or routines to improve your sleep quality? Do you use aids like medication, herbal teas, relaxation techniques, or meditation apps? Have you adjusted your sleep environment (lighting, room temperature, bedding) to get better rest?

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Share your experiences and advice, they could really help others struggling with similar issues!

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Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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amandeep

08/10/2024 at 23:13

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Hello, i need to keep my laptop on throughout the night . I sometimes will put on music or a Podcast this helps me to dose off or sleep for 2-3 hours . A good sleep is 4 -6 hours. I am doing terrible just now cant sleep due to physical pain and i am feeling tired all day long then there are times i want to sleep all day and night.

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Hello @amandeep,

Thank you for sharing this! It’s really tough when physical pain disturbs sleep so much that you’re tired all day. Sounds help shift our focus away from worries or pain, and slow and calming music can especially slow down our heart rate and breathing, which tells the body to relax.

Have you ever tried any other relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or gentle stretches before bed, to help ease the pain? Some members also find weighted blankets or specific sleep positions helpful with pain management. Let us know if you’ve tried anything else that works, and feel free to reach out anytime for support!

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22/10/2024 at 08:47

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Sport, sport and sport until physical exhaustion really helps regulate sleep

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08/11/2024 at 03:27

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@gmorlet Hi! Thank you for chiming in. Staying active is a great way to improve your sleep quality, especially when it leads to that satisfying feeling of physical exhaustion. Do you find certain types of exercise or times of day are more helpful for you to get better rest?

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26/11/2024 at 20:24

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@Somya.P back in the day, swimming; it used to achieve a type of relaxedness that I couldn’t get with other sports

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04/02/2025 at 18:20

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I wake up three times a night as my antidepressant is supposed to help me sleep but my zomorph says otherwise so one is waking me while the other is trying to help me sleep. Depression is hard to deal with when you are also suffering with PTSD

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