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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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Does your mind suddenly become your biggest critic Does your mind suddenly become your biggest critic the moment your head hits the pillow?

You’re not alone.

Many people notice that as the day finally quiets down, old conversations, embarrassing moments, regrets, or self-critical thoughts suddenly come rushing in.

This doesn’t mean you’re choosing to overthink.

During the day, your attention is pulled in a hundred different directions. At night, when those distractions disappear, your brain has more space to process thoughts and emotions that were pushed aside.

The challenge is that the more you argue with those thoughts or try to make them go away, the more alert your brain can become, making it even harder to fall asleep.

The goal isn’t to have a perfectly quiet mind. It’s to learn how to respond to these thoughts in a way that allows your brain to settle naturally.

If you’re looking for a healthier approach to sleep, check out my Sleep Calculator. Based on one to two weeks of sleep tracking, it creates a personalized sleep schedule using CBT-i principles to help you build stronger sleep drive and more consistent sleep.
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The first week back is a big adjustment, for kids The first week back is a big adjustment, for kids AND parents. 😴

This week, we’ve been figuring out earlier mornings, a new school schedule, the bus, activities, and a very different pace from summer. And we’re all feeling it. 😂

Even with all the planning we did ahead of time, there’s no way to completely prepare for the reality of a new routine.

I’m reminding myself that it takes time for a new schedule to start feeling normal. We’re sticking with our wake-up times, getting outside in the morning, and giving everyone a little time to adjust. ☀️

Here’s hoping next week feels just a little easier. 💙

How did your family’s first week back go? Was there anything that made the transition easier?
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We lost a legend this week 💎💙 Dolly Parton’s famo We lost a legend this week 💎💙

Dolly Parton’s famously short sleep has always fascinated me, especially as a sleep therapist. But it’s also a good reminder that someone else’s sleep needs shouldn’t become your sleep goal.

Some people really do need less sleep. Most of us aren’t one of them.

And in honor of Dolly, tell me the song you’ll always turn up when it comes on 🎶⬇️
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I know why parents do this. 💙 Your teen looks exh I know why parents do this. 💙

Your teen looks exhausted, so it feels kind to let them sleep.

The problem is that sleeping until 2:00 p.m. can make it even harder for them to fall asleep that night, pushing their body clock later and later.

If this becomes a pattern, it can turn one rough week into an ongoing sleep schedule problem.

Instead, I usually recommend protecting a consistent wake time, even after a poor night’s sleep. It may feel harder in the moment, but it’s one of the best ways to help your teen’s body clock get back on track.

Of course, there are exceptions. If your teen is sick, recovering from travel, or has another medical issue, that’s a different conversation.

💬 Have you ever found yourself wondering whether to let your teen sleep in or wake them up? Let me know in the comments.
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