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What is effect of stress on your sleep?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lots: It is a common cause of inability to fall asleep and frequentiddle of the night awakenings and not going through all stages of sleep.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stress can impact: Sleep negatively. Ways to address stress. Talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine ; alcohol (or moderate). Try qi gong, tai chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, exercise program or deep breathing exercises.

Answered 12/4/2013

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