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Are You Minimizing Your Own Trauma? 🤷 Do you f

Are You Minimizing Your Own Trauma? 🤷

Do you find yourself saying things like, “It wasn’t that bad,” or “Others have it worse”? These thoughts may seem harmless, but they can prevent you from acknowledging the impact of your trauma—and block your path to healing.

Your trauma is valid if it is impacting you. 💡 Healing starts with giving yourself permission to feel and process your emotions without judgment. Be kind to yourself—acknowledgment is the first step toward growth. 💖✨

Have you noticed yourself minimizing your own pain? I want to hear about it! 💬👇

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more tips on understanding and healing trauma.
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#traumarecovery #traumarecovery #traumasupport #traumatherapy #traumarelease

What Is Sleep Efficiency? 💤 Sleep efficiency i

What Is Sleep Efficiency? 💤

Sleep efficiency is the percentage of time you actually spend sleeping while in bed. In other words, it measures how well you’re using your time in bed for real rest!

If you’re in bed for 8 hours but only sleep for 6, that’s low sleep efficiency—and it can impact your overall sleep quality. Higher sleep efficiency = better rest and more energy during the day!

To boost your sleep efficiency, go to bed only when you’re truly sleepy. If you’re awake for more than 20 minutes, get up, do something calming (like reading), and return to bed when you’re tired. 📖🌙

How’s your sleep efficiency? Have you noticed this in your sleep habits? Share below! ⬇️💬

For more tips and resources on improving your sleep, follow @dc.metro.therapy
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#sleepbetter #bettersleep #sleepsupport #sleepdisorders #sleepexpert

Does stress keep you tossing and turning at night?

Does stress keep you tossing and turning at night? 🛌

Ever find yourself tossing and turning, unable to quiet your mind? Stress keeps your brain stuck in “fight or flight” mode, flooding your body with cortisol and making relaxation feel impossible. 🧠

Instead of winding down, your heart races, your muscles tense, and your mind stays on high alert, tricking you into staying awake when all you need is rest.

✨ **Try This:** Set aside “worry time” earlier in the day to focus on and process the worries on your mind. Additionally, try deep breathing, journaling, or gentle stretches before bed to send your brain the signal that it’s safe to relax, helping you ease into sleep.

💬 What helps you unwind when stress keeps you awake? Share in the comments below!

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more science-backed tips on managing stress and improving your sleep.
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#stressmanagement #stressrelieving #stressreduction #stressrelease #stressless

Anxiety isn’t always obvious—especially when i

Anxiety isn’t always obvious—especially when it’s high-functioning anxiety. 🧠💭 People with high-functioning anxiety might seem fine on the outside but could still be struggling beneath the surface.

Here are 4 subtle signs to look out for:
1️⃣ Overachievement or perfectionism.
2️⃣ Constantly overthinking or second-guessing.
3️⃣ Avoiding rest by staying overly busy.
4️⃣ Seeming calm but feeling inner restlessness or tension.

Remember, just because someone looks like they’re managing doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. Be kind, check in, and create a safe space for open conversations. 💛
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#MentalHealthAwareness #HighFunctioningAnxiety #BeKind #anxietyawareness #anxietysupport

At DC Metro Therapy, we specialize in holistic, data-driven approaches and evidence-based therapy to help adults and teens find relief from the chronic symptoms of insomnia, pain, and trauma.

We offer online and in-person therapy sessions at our office in Cabin John, MD

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