Must check this , have to get back to that ! But I promised him that , and I ' m supposed to meet her there . And I ' m sure there ' s something else I ' m forgetting ...
Your brain spouts out dopamine like there ' s no tomorrow as its motivational pathway reacts and responds to each new expectation and demand .
Trying to live a successful life without sleep is like trying to build a house on quicksand
Even your laptop seems to be against you , as the nine windows you ' re juggling stare you down . But while your laptop draws greedily from a limitless supply of electricity , you must operate on mere flesh and blood .
Your trillions of cells fight to continue the intricate , infinitely complex dance that makes you who you are . But they are starving . They are thirsty . They ' re not getting what they need : the pure balm that is regular , deep , healing sleep .
Sleep is nature ' s medicine , a comforting friend , guide , and energizer . Like a good lover , it makes us feel alive .
We miss it when it ' s gone .
Sleep is not an option – it ' s a necessity
Sleep is vital , and without it we eventually get sick ( 1 ). It ' s a pretty bold statement , but it ' s an accurate one . I can ' t overemphasize the importance of good sleep in keeping us alive , healthy , and sane .
As far as treating clients goes , understanding the ' state of play ' of their current sleep patterns is central to understanding them . Sleep ( or lack thereof ) plays a role in depression , anxiety , and addictions ( 2 ).
I ' ve covered sleep quite a lot . So maybe a little night ... I mean recap is required .
We can all miss sleep sometimes . Maybe we have a busy schedule . Maybe we ' ve developed bad habits , like overstimulating the retinas with late night web surfing . Maybe we ' re drinking too much – too much alcohol before bed can rip through your sleep like thunder . Or worst of all , maybe we ' re lying awake sick with worry .