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Sleep and the impact of stress (Lifestyle therapy)
Susan Leigh is a South Manchester based Counsellor and Hypnotherapist with over 20 years experience. See her new website, www.lifestyletherapy.net.
Stress is becoming an increasing factor of daily life. Worries about job security, finances, crime levels and so on are more and more prevelant.
This stress can filter through and impact into many areas - so that instead of having a 'green for go light' the 'amber light' or even the 'red light' starts to flash and symptoms start to appear that impact on health and well being.
Personal relationships can suffer because of reduced tolerance levels and increased irritibility. There may start to be an increased reliance on alcohol, tobacco, food, drugs, caffeine for comfort, support and help.
Sleeping patterns may be disrupted, so that getting to sleep or fitful sleep becomes more difficult.
Sleep is a very powerful way of allowing the body to heal and the mind to calm and soothe itself.
Often the phrase 'sleep on it' can be used to good effect by allowing the conscious mind to take time out whilst the unconscious mind explores alternative options and perspectives on issues of concern.
This is why it is so important to keep the bedroom as a haven of calm and peace. Keep it free from clutter, with a minimum of electrical gadgets and equipment. Screen off any work areas and ensure that the room smells nice and feels relaxing. Invest in a good quality mattress.
Take time and get advice over the best, most suitable mattress to buy. Maybe take a relaxing bath or shower before bed. Try to avoid eating too late or watching over dramatic films. Think about preparing for bed an hour or so before, so that the latter part of the evening becomes a 'wind down' time. Save that 'deep and meaningful' conversation for a more appropriate time.
And then enjoy just relaxing without putting pressure to sleep. That in itself is a very valuable thing to do.
About Susan Leigh
Before setting up Lifestyle Therapy with her husband in 1988, Susan came from a Blue Chip, corporate background.
She provides a sensitive, professional and confidential service, including
- One-to-one treatment for clients tailoring each session to their individual needs
- Works with couples in matrimonial or dispute situations, helping to mediate and find compromise
- Works in businesses, providing corporate support through staff training and healthcare either to individual clients or in a group work setting.
Susan is a long established contributor to national and local BBC Radio, discussing topics as diverse as dreams, abuse, even acting as “agony aunt” to live listeners who phone the radio station.
Susan's counselling and other services are based in Altrincham in Cheshire and Lifestyle Therapy can therefore help anyone around the Cheshire and South Manchester area
For further information:
Stress and the importance of sleep
Lifestyle therapy
3 Alstone Drive
Oldfield Brow
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4LD
United Kingdom
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