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24. COMT Gene Mutation: How to Supplement For Better Sleep and Reduced Anxiety | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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Understanding the Restless Mind at Night

Waking up multiple times at night with a tired body and an active mind is a common experience. This phenomenon occurs due to excess catecholamines, which are neurotransmitters related to the fight or flight response, such as epinephrine and dopamine. When these neurotransmitters are not properly regulated, the mind remains awake and engaged in random or trivial thoughts that can wait until the next day. It is important to recognize that the mind not only generates thoughts but also breaks them down. Slow degradation of thoughts and inefficient processing of catecholamines can lead to a restless mind at night. People who experience this restlessness may often be perfectionists and find it challenging to work for others, preferring to be self-employed due to their independent nature.

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