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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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Struggling with insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety or Struggling with insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety or trauma?

I’ve created a Resource Library packed with free + paid tools to support your healing journey—all in one place. 💻💡

From downloadable PDFs and symptom assessments to webinars and self-paced courses, these resources are designed to help you manage your symptoms with more clarity, confidence, and ease.

Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the work, you’ll find something here to support you.

🔗 Explore now via the link in bio—or head straight to the Resources page on my website to dive in!
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Ever find yourself in a battle with your own brain Ever find yourself in a battle with your own brain at 2am?

You’re lying there, wide awake, thinking:
“If I don’t fall asleep right now, tomorrow is ruined.”
And just like that… the pressure builds, your heart races, and sleep slips further away.

Here’s the thing: the harder you try to force sleep, the more elusive it becomes.
Sleep isn’t something you achieve—it’s something that happens when your nervous system feels safe enough to let go.

That’s why real sleep work isn’t about hacks or perfection.
It’s about changing your relationship to rest, to your thoughts, and to your body.

Ready to stop fighting your brain and start resting again?
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You’re not broken. You just haven’t been given the right tools yet. Comment SLEEP to find out more about my sleep calculator tool! 
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To truly feel your feelings, you have to see them To truly feel your feelings, you have to see them first. 💛💭

A lot of people try to “process their emotions,” but skip the most important part: noticing what’s actually there.

Before you can work through a feeling, you have to recognize it. That means:
➡️ Slowing down
➡️ Getting curious
➡️ Observing without judgment

Feeling deeply isn’t about being dramatic—it’s about being present.
It’s the ability to sit with what’s real, instead of pushing it away or rushing to move past it.

Try asking yourself:
💡 What am I feeling?
💡 Where do I feel it in my body?
💡 Can I stay with it for just a moment longer?

That gentle awareness is where emotional healing begins.

💬 How do you know when a feeling needs your attention?
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Anxiety gets misunderstood all the time. People t Anxiety gets misunderstood all the time.

People think it’s a feeling — but it’s actually a signal. ⚠️

Anxiety is your body’s alarm system.
It shows up when deeper emotions are being avoided — like sadness, anger, shame, or grief.

Instead of just trying to get rid of anxiety…
👉 Try asking what feelings it’s trying to protect you from.
👉 Try noticing where it shows up in your body.
👉 Try getting curious, not critical.

This is where real healing begins.

🧠 Save this for your next anxious day

Been working on this? Let me know what’s helped you in the comments!
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