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Skip booze for better sleep

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co on line support group Skip booze for better sleep By Mayo Clinic Staff Alcohol depresses the central nervous system and acts as a sedative. It may help you fall asleep, but it prevents deeper stages of sleep and often … Continue reading →

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Insomnia treatment

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co online support group Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills Insomnia is a serious disorder, and effective treatment can be crucial to getting the sleep you need. Explore safe, effective, nondrug insomnia treatments. By Mayo Clinic Staff … Continue reading →

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Does exercise late in the day cause insomnia

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co on line support group Regular exercise reduces stress and anxiety, and generally improves sleep. But for some people, exercising within five hours of bedtime may cause problems getting to sleep. Keep in mind, everyone’s different. For some people, late-day … Continue reading →

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Accepting your body at any size

No matter what your scale says, being comfortable in your own skin is up to you. It can be tough, in a society that prizes unrealistic images. But it’s possible, and it starts with what you say when you look … Continue reading →

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How different Antidepressants work

If you have treatment-resistant depression, you might have already picked up some of the antidepressant drug lingo — you know your SSRIs, your SNRIs and your MAOIs. But do you really know how these drugs help? If you don’t, you’re … Continue reading →

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