My Anxiety Is Keeping Me Up. How Can I Get Some Sleep?
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- Recent polling by the American Psychiatric Association indicates that many Americans are experiencing heightened anxiety related to current events, job security, finances, and the future.
- Constant exposure to distressing news through phones, TVs, and radios can trigger anxious thoughts, even if individuals are not directly affected by the events.
- Anxiety and persistent worrying can disrupt sleep, as the brain struggles to cope with continuous streams of stressful information.
- Experts suggest that managing news consumption and finding ways to reduce stress may help improve sleep quality during anxious times.
