Have you been struggling to sleep well lately? Do you struggle to fall asleep? Are you up in the middle of the night like me?  There are many reasons for the sleep struggles right now. One is that in the spirit there are a TON of things going on. The enemy is at work in our atmosphere. There has been an increase in sleep issues since the beginning of COVID-19. How important is sleep to my mental and physical health and how can I improve it? This episode will be a deep dive into the impact our sleep has on our mental health and very helpful hopeful tips for us all to improve our rest during an unknown period of time.

Sleep is critical to physical health and effective functioning of the immune system. It’s also a key promoter of emotional wellness and mental health, helping to beat back stress, depression, and anxiety. The average adult needs 7-9 hours a good sleep a night. No less or no more. There is no such thing as “catching up” – you either get the sleep or you don’t. Consistency is key. Here’s what good sleep improves:

• Our immune system. We are less apt to get sick when we get healthy amounts of sleep
• Our brain function - contributing to complex thinking, learning, memory, and decision-making, it can help kids stay sharp
• Our mood and mental health– it can make us irritable

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If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!