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Important Things You Should Know About Sleep.

Sleep Quality not just Quantity, is so important

It is not easy to overestimate the importance of sleep.  

The right amount of regular, undisturbed, deep sleep…..

Without it we can’t enjoy life or live to our full potential and are likely to feel tired, irritable, anxious or depressed.

Did you know that during REM periods of sleep your mind is more active than at any time when you are awake?

Regularly interrupted or fore-shortened REM sleep has been linked to anxiety and depression.

If you regularly remember your dreams then your sleep pattern is being interrupted.

Repetitive nightmares can be a sign of trauma or PTSD. They are unlikely to go away without professional help. The SFH, NLP and other specialist techniques I use can help resolve this. Untreated these symptoms can signal worse mental health problems arising in the future if they are not dealt with.


The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes sleep deprivation as a "public health epidemic" linked to a wide range of medical issues, including hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity and cancer.  Yet, the demands of our modern society increasingly can shorten the time available for rest.  While serious sleep disorders such as Narcolepsy, Cataplexy and Sleep Apnea are relatively uncommon, a large percentage of us do suffer, often unknowingly, from poor sleep quality.

It is not just about the quantity of sleep, but the quality is important too.  You may be lying in bed for eight hours a night but if the quality of your sleep is not good then you might be suffering any of the symptoms below:    

- Waking up during the night or having difficulty falling asleep.

- Finding it difficult to awaken and get up in the morning.

- Feeling generally anxious, depressed or negative.

- Waking up still upset about things that have happened the day before.

- Being aware of dreaming a lot or of having vivid dreams.  

- Being forgetful and finding it hard to concentrate or learn.

- Craving high calorie snacks or caffeine to keep alert through the day.

- Needing to take a nap in the afternoon.

 

A chronic lack of sleep can detrimentally effect our immune system as well as effecting our memory, concentration, intellectual faculties and ability to cope with everyday stresses. It can even endanger us and others if we attempt to drive or operate dangerous machinery without sufficient rest.


Recent published medical research papers have focused on the following:

Perhaps you find that you struggle to get to sleep – you go to bed feeling tired, but as soon as the light goes off, your mind starts to race.  

Maybe you fall asleep easily, but then you find yourself tossing and turning all night.

Or you wake up in the middle of the night, and struggle to get back to sleep.

Or maybe you wake up in the very early morning (usually about 4 or 5 am) and can’t drop back off despite feeling tired.  

Or you just wake up in the morning feeling un-refreshed, exhausted and unmotivated to enjoy the day.

 

Sleep problems such as these are very common, and when any of these problems (or a combination of them) become persistent, they can become a real issue, seriously affecting quality of your life.


Solution focused hypnotherapy offers a safe and effective means to restore your natural ability to sleep.  

Most people suffering with sleep problems will require a series of sessions to fully treat the problem, and therapy is tailored to your specific needs.

Apart from hypnotherapy, including a CD to guide you into a deep refreshing and revitalising sleep, I will explain the dynamics of sleep - empowering you to reduce the causes of disturbed sleep - reducing stress levels and helping you to ensure your environment and life style supports a life enhancing sleep pattern.


To request a consultation call me (Richard) on 07792584968.


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The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.   F. Scott Fitzgerald

The “Fast 2 Sleep” Course

This is a basic super-short but effective course for those who have developed a bad pattern of sleep.

It is the quickest and most effective way to get sleeping well again.

Just two sessions for a total of £90

Simply buying a hypnotherapy CD over the internet does NOT compare.  

Please Note: If you are suffering from symptoms of anxiety, depression or other stress related symptoms such as OCD, IBS, repetitive nightmares, or phobias it is recommended for you to come to more than the minimum 2 sessions. The “Fast 2 Sleep” course is designed for those having difficulty sleeping but not suffering associated stress symptoms.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help if you are:

  1. Waking up during the night or having difficulty falling asleep.
  2. Finding it difficult to awaken and get up in the morning.
  3. Having repetitive nightmares.
  4. Feeling generally anxious, depressed or negative.
  5. Waking up still upset about things that have happened the day before.
  6. Being aware of dreaming a lot or of having vivid dreams.  
  7. Being forgetful and finding it hard to concentrate or learn.
  8. Craving high calorie snacks or caffeine to keep alert through the day.
  9. Needing to take a nap in the afternoon.

These all are symptoms that should not be left untreated.

Doing so may lead to worsening mental and physical health.

Is Poor Sleep Troubling You?


 

Sleep problems such as these are very common, and when any of these problems (or a combination of them) become persistent, they can become a real issue, seriously affecting quality of your life. So call and make an appointment for immediate change.