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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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There’s a lot to say about the Lindsey Clancy case There’s a lot to say about the Lindsey Clancy case, and nothing about what happened was okay.

But there’s one part of this story I can’t stop thinking about: how desperately she was trying to get help for her sleep. I 

Severe insomnia and sleep deprivation were repeatedly documented, and sleep loss can profoundly affect mental health, emotional regulation, judgment, and our ability to cope. 

This isn’t an attempt to explain away what happened. It’s a closer look at one piece of a much bigger and deeply tragic story, and a question I think is worth asking:

When someone is repeatedly saying, “I can’t sleep,” are we taking it seriously enough? 
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#lindsayclancy #insomnia #sleepdeprived #sleepdeprivation #insomniasupport
Do you find yourself doing everything you can to g Do you find yourself doing everything you can to get more sleep... but still lying awake at night?

When sleep becomes difficult, it’s completely understandable to start trying anything that might help.

Sleeping in.
Going to bed earlier.
Watching the clock.
Trying harder to fall asleep.

The problem is that some of these well-intentioned habits can unintentionally keep the cycle of insomnia going.

💙 The goal isn’t to force sleep. It’s to create the right conditions for sleep to happen naturally.

If you’ve been struggling with sleep, know that insomnia is highly treatable. Understanding what’s keeping it going is often the first step toward sleeping better.
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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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#middleschool #middleschoolers #sleepsupport #sleephelp #sleeproutine
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