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Is Sleep Paralysis Dangerous? Myths, Facts, and How to Cope

Is Sleep Paralysis Dangerous?

We’ll explore the causes of sleep paralysis, the symptoms you might experience, and how to stop sleep paralysis using proven behavioral treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i).

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Have you ever suddenly realized you haven’t though Have you ever suddenly realized you haven’t thought about your pain for a while? 🧠

Maybe you were working, laughing with friends, exercising, or completely absorbed in something you enjoy.

Those moments matter.

Pain is influenced not only by what’s happening in the body, but also by what the brain is paying attention to. When your attention is captured by life instead of constantly monitoring symptoms, pain can sometimes become quieter. 💙

The goal isn’t to try not to think about pain. It’s to spend more time engaged in the people, activities, and experiences that matter to you.

When was the last time you realized you’d forgotten about your pain for a little while?
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👻 Nightmares can be terrifying, but here’s somethi 👻 Nightmares can be terrifying, but here’s something many people don’t realize: they’re treatable.

You don’t have to keep reliving the same frightening dream night after night.

Treatments like Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) can help change recurring nightmares by giving your brain a different storyline to practice while you’re awake.

And the best part? You don’t even have to make the new ending realistic. 💭

Did you know you could actually work on changing your nightmares? Follow for more evidence-based sleep advice.
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Going to bed sounds so good... until you actually Going to bed sounds so good... until you actually get into bed. 🎃😴

If you struggle with insomnia, you might know this feeling all too well.

You spend the day looking forward to finally getting some sleep. But once you’re in bed, your brain switches on.

What if I can’t sleep again? How many hours do I have left? Am I even sleepy enough?

Over time, your brain can start associating bed with being awake, worrying, and trying to sleep rather than actually sleeping.

The good news? You can change that association.

One place to start is by keeping a consistent wake time and going to bed when you’re actually sleepy.

Not sure when you should be going to bed? Try my free Sleep Calculator to find a suggested bedtime based on your current sleep patterns. Link in bio.
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Why is insomnia like this? 😩 Big presentation tom Why is insomnia like this? 😩

Big presentation tomorrow? Early flight? First day at a new job? Something you REALLY want to be well-rested for?

Suddenly your brain decides tonight is the night to forget how sleep works.

The more important sleep feels, the more pressure we tend to put on it. And that pressure can make sleep even harder.

The goal isn’t to make sure you sleep perfectly. It’s learning how to respond differently when you don’t.

If this is painfully accurate, drop a 🙋‍♀️ below.

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for sleep advice that might not be what you expect.
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