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It is well past midnight, and Chelsie completely lost track of time while scrolling on Instagram. She planned to go to bed early since the kids have a doctor’s appointment early morning. My life is so dull; everyone is going on summer break… I should lose weight before we plan a vacation, Chelsie thought as she switched off the light. That night Chelsie struggled to sleep, she tossed and turned, and when she was able to sleep, she dreamed about her high school friend’s new house and the kidnapping incident on the news. Social media can be beneficial and harmful, depending on how and when you use it. Social media keeps you informed and updated on the latest news, trends, and long-time friends. The downside is that we have 24/7 access which easily makes it our go-to coping skill, instead of resting, working out, and reading a book. Social media can negatively affect your sleep, self-esteem, and mental health. To navigate your social media use, do check-in and ask yourself these five questions. How do I feel after using social media? How can I change my social media use to make it more helpful? Am I consuming or creating? How is social media affecting my sleep? How is social media affecting my in-person connections? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1618237303799-WHN96YT79YULNQQ4KZZB/zohre-nemati-6sNQftdA3Zs-unsplash.jpg Counseling Blog - 5 Ways to Boost your Mental Health Sleep improves learning and memory. Sleep enhance learning; it helps you to learn more skills and remember information. It also increases your awareness and helps you to pay attention in important business meetings or classes. Sleep improves our problem-solving and decision-making. Sleep deficiency changes the activity in parts of the brain that is responsible for problem-solving and decision making. Studies found a lack of sleep can lead to excessive risk-taking behavior. For example, passing a car on a hill when your line-of-sight is not as clear as you normally would like it to be or harshly commenting on your friend’s political Facebook post, damaging the mutual respect you had, something you’re normally very cautious of. Sleep maintains a healthy balance of hormones related to weight management. When you are sleep deprived, you tend to feel more hungry than usual because the hormone ghrelin level goes up, and leptin drops. Ghrelin makes you feel hungry, and leptin makes you feel full. Sleep helps to strengthen your immune system. 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Connecting with others takes time, planning, and commitment, but the benefits of connecting with others are well worth it. Feeling close to others and having a sense of belonging increases self-esteem and lowers levels of anxiety and depression; it also strengthens your immune system. Studies show that people who follow a healthy lifestyle but don’t feel connected have a high risk for disease, similar to those who smoke, are obese, and have high blood pressure. Fortunately, it does not matter how many friends you have, as long as you have a subjective internal connection with someone, even if you don’t know them well. https://www.profoundpsychotherapy.com/counselingblog/reasons-why-you-have-insomnia monthly 0.5 2021-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1618233522783-3E6BWR2MGWN77IWX0GJR/4.png Counseling Blog - 7 Reasons why you have insomnia - It runs in your family. Although more research is needed, insomnia can be genetic, and you might be more vulnerable to insomnia based on your family history. Other factors that can contribute to insomnia are age and sex. Women are twice as likely to experience insomnia as men, and older adults are more likely to experience insomnia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1618233448287-KC947MYI928T105D59FT/Coffee_and_+Insomnia Counseling Blog - 7 Reasons why you have insomnia - Caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. Reduce, or better yet, avoid these three culprits, and you might see drastic changes in your quality of sleep. Caffeine is a stimulant and can affect your sleep; try to avoid caffeine later in the day. Replace caffeine with non-caffeinated herbal teas Alcohol makes it easier to fall asleep, but it disrupts your sleep later in the night, and you will feel tired the next day. Use alcohol moderately and avoid it late at night. Smoking also disrupts sleep and is associated with various sleep difficulties; it’s best to avoid it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1618233345803-G2ILLSGM8GRX6426QA5K/Insomnia_internal_clock Counseling Blog - 7 Reasons why you have insomnia - You have a medical illness. Talk to your doctor about sleep-related problems and rule out any underlying conditions that can contribute to sleep difficulties. 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After trauma, it is common to have extended periods of exhaustion, low energy, or trouble sleeping. If you don’t get good quality sleep, you might want to take naps during the day. Naps can boost your energy levels, but they have the potential to disrupt your sleep. Keep naps limited to early afternoons and stick to 20 minutes or less. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1617472612429-WVLEM1D0RRY0VVYJNO05/Eat_healthy_sleep_hygiene Counseling Blog - 10 Ways to Improve Your Sleep after Trauma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1617472641115-0N8P0KWL8OHAM49C6USN/Sleep+Hygiene_excercise Counseling Blog - 10 Ways to Improve Your Sleep after Trauma - Exercise It is common to have low energy and little interest in exercise after trauma, or you might even be injured and unable to follow your normal workout routine. Any form of exercise, even for a short duration, can improve your sleep quality. 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Remind your teen depression are treatable and no different from diabetes or high cholesterol. There is no shame in seeking medical care when you are sick or in physical pain, and it should be similar to mental health disorders. Our digestive system, eyes, spine, and muscles sometimes need professional medical care; why would the brain be different? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1612383208655-OSQPF5Y0IRZBT7FUWJAD/Open-discussion-with-+teen-+about-suicide Counseling Blog - How to have an open discussion about suicide with your teen - Our teens are some or another way connected to someone who attempted suicide or died by suicide. But how do you talk about suicide if your teen is not suicidal? 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Reading about the high suicide rates among teens during COVID-19 and seeing how it affects our communities and children are worrisome. This article will talk about the warning signs of suicidal behavior and what you can do about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1612216362439-6VK8JGZMDX2WGL5UTIOH/Suicide+prevention-+tips-for-parents Counseling Blog - Is my teen suicidal? - Researching ways to die Talking about their own death Statements about dying and what will happen if they die. Other statements such as, “I wish I was dead; I won’t bother you anymore when I’m gone; You will be better off when I am gone.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1612216246994-9MOULUGNRTRWBZGMD3FM/Suicide+prevention+for+teens Counseling Blog - Is my teen suicidal? - Changes in sleeping habits. Sleeping too much, or too little. Look out for signs of insomnia. Changes in eating habits. Overeating or not eating enough. Isolating themselves from friends and family. Physical pain such as headaches, stomach aches, and other aches that can’t be medically explained. These are also called psychosomatic symptoms. https://www.profoundpsychotherapy.com/counselingblog/how-to-survive-michigan-winters monthly 0.5 2022-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaba82ecdaaf427151a1fd/1613173901903-FQXHMSY1HRBR8V2SDRCG/how+to+survive+Michigan+winters Counseling Blog - How to survive Michigan winters - Bundle up A night out with friends at Campus Martius Park or downtown Rochester is fun until your friend, who values Vogue magazine more than Accuweather, gets cold and the outing is cut short. 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