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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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Your brain loves to predict disaster after a bad n Your brain loves to predict disaster after a bad night of sleep.
“If I don’t sleep, tomorrow will be terrible.”

But that’s not a fact—it’s fear talking.

You’ve gotten through tired days before. You showed up, functioned, and made it to the other side. You can do it again.

And here’s the part your anxious brain leaves out: a poor night of sleep can actually be helpful. It builds sleep drive, which often means your body is more ready to sleep the following night.

So try not to argue with your thoughts—just don’t obey them.

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more sleep support, and check out our free and paid tools on our website.
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#sleepsupport #sleeptherapy #sleepadvice #sleephelp #sleeptips
Your brain loves to predict disaster after a bad n Your brain loves to predict disaster after a bad night of sleep.
“If I don’t sleep, tomorrow will be terrible.”

But that’s not a fact—it’s fear talking.

You’ve gotten through tired days before. You showed up, functioned, and made it to the other side. You can do it again.

And here’s the part your anxious brain leaves out: a poor night of sleep can actually be helpful. It builds sleep drive, which often means your body is more ready to sleep the following night.

So try not to argue with your thoughts—just don’t obey them.

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more sleep support, and check out our free and paid tools on our website.
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#sleepsupport #sleeptherapy #sleepadvice #sleephelp #sleeptips
Burnout isn’t just about how much you’re doing. It Burnout isn’t just about how much you’re doing.
It’s about how long you’ve been holding it together without ever fully powering down.

🧠 When your nervous system stays in go-mode, exhaustion and insomnia often follow. You can be worn out all day, yet unable to shut off at night. Not because you’re doing something wrong, but because your system never gets a real chance to recover.

Managing pressure, pain, perfectionism, and people-pleasing takes energy, even when you look like you’re handling it “fine.”

That wired-but-tired feeling?
The mask you wear while your body is begging for rest?
That isn’t laziness or failure. It’s survival mode.

🔥 The answer isn’t another sleep hack or earlier bedtime. It’s helping your system feel safe enough to stop performing and rest without earning it.

Sleep can’t be forced.
It arrives when your body believes it’s okay to let go.

✨ Follow @dc.metro.therapy for sleep support that eases pressure instead of adding more.
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#burnoutrecovery #sleepproblems #sleephelp #sleepsupport #sleeptherapy
Doom scrolling in bed isn’t about poor self-contro Doom scrolling in bed isn’t about poor self-control or bad habits. It’s often a sign of a nervous system that’s overstimulated, avoidant, or desperately trying to wind down after a long day 🧠⚠️

When the brain is tired but still alert, scrolling can feel like relief — even though it often keeps the system activated and delays sleep.

This isn’t about taking your phone away or being “better” at bedtime. It’s about understanding why your brain reaches for distraction and learning gentler ways to help it settle ✨

If this feels familiar, follow along for realistic, non-judgmental sleep education — and check out my free sleep resources linked in my bio 💛
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#sleepproblems #sleeptips #sleephelp #sleepexpert #doomscrolling

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