Chances are the last few days or weeks have been jarring for you—rapid fire changes leaving us feeling confused, anxious, and other distressing feelings. These are just the kinds of situations our sophisticated brains urge us to avoid—painful ones. In fact, our self-preserving brains are hard-wired to notice and react to bad news more intensely […]
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Treating Insomnia: Going Beyond Sleep Hygiene
Sometimes getting a good night’s sleep seems like an unachievable dream. It’s time for bed, but once your head hits the pillow, you feel wide awake. Or, you wake up at 3am and toss and turn as your mind races. Feeling fatigued and finding it difficult to concentrate during the day, you hope to get […]