Do you prioritize good sleep? A recent study found a dramatic decrease in paranoia after just six weeks of sleep training through online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). We’re used to thinking that anxiety and depression disrupt sleep – but it turns out that improved sleep will disrupt anxiety and depression.

Bottom line: a few easy steps will help you feel less stressed or down.

 

 

 

 

Make Good Sleep a Habit

 

A recent metanalysis lists 29 studies that show moderate exercise leading to better sleep, (2). A huge study found that people who exercised just an hour a week or more were 44% less likely to become depressed. (1) Study after study finds that exercise diminishes anxiety and depression and increases happiness. 

 

Additionally, CBT sleep training emphasizes these additional strategies:

 

·      Exercise will help you feel tired at the end of the day (and, yes, that’s a good thing).

·      Don’t nap, build up “sleep pressure.”

·      Reduce or eliminate caffeine, alcohol and nicotine in the evening.

·      Make your bedroom quiet, dark and cool.

·      Use your bed for sleep or sex – not for TV, iPhone games, or worrying.

 

 

 

 

Do you need anxiety therapy? We can help. Call (510) 497-4174 to schedule your free consultation today. 

 

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Lani here: lani@bridgecentertherapy.com