Nightmare disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | Aug 10, 2023 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics, Sleep Everyone has a disturbing dream from time to time. However, when these dreams become persistent, they can interfere with one’s everyday life. And when this happens, it could be a sign of nightmare disorder.
Morning depression: What are the causes, symptoms, and treatment options? by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP | Mar 3, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Sleep Depression is characterized by intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Those who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) often experience a loss of interest in once-beloved activities, significant impairment in day-to-day functioning, and a range of other symptoms, such as changes to sleep and appetite. These factors, most notably sleep…
Sleep divorce: Relationship doom or sleep hygiene? Why sleeping apart can be both good and bad by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Feb 15, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships, Sleep Despite what it sounds like, sleep divorce doesn’t always spell the end of a relationship. It’s what happens when one or both partners decide to sleep in separate beds. As controversial as it sounds, it’s actually pretty common. But does sleep divorce truly spell the end of a relationship? And…
Insomnia: What are the causes, symptoms, and treatment options when you’re chronically sleep-deprived? by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Jun 15, 2017 | Mental Health Topics, Sleep Imagine a night spent tossing and turning under the covers. You check the time on your phone and squeeze your eyes shut after turning off the screen—only to have its outline still flashing behind your eyelids as you try to adjust to total darkness once again. Slowly, the hours tick…