Sleep Disorder & Mental Health
Why poor sleep will affect your mental health For those with a hectic lifestyle the notion of “just catching up on sleep later” can become a pattern of thought rather than a back-up plan. Yet the cost of repeated or chronic poor sleep is more than simply feeling tired the next day. It has real consequences for mental health, emotional regulation and long-term well-being. Signs you’re suffering from lack of sleep When you’re not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, you may notice symptoms that go beyond just feeling a bit groggy. Do you suffer with: ● Difficulty concentrating or making decisions, as if your brain is “fuzzy” or slower than usual? ● Increased irritability, feeling low, or difficulty controlling emotions in situations you’d usually be ok in? ● Intense anxiety about small things, or a tendency to feel overwhelmed more easily? ● Forgetting things or finding it harder to retain new information or learn from experience? ● Feeling detached, demotivated or feel like yo...