Can what time one goes to sleep affect one's dreams?!
Question: In short, yes. The longer answer is that we all have a circadian rhythm. When it gets out of whack it can impact our sleep cycle. Dreaming is a necessary part of our sleep cycle but it is not part of our deep sleep, the part that's restorative.
Many people today push the envelope on cutting themselves short on sleep. In America, studies show that approximately 86% of the population has circadian sleep disruption.
The best thing to do is to normalize dream state is to set and keep a consistent sleep cycle. I call this "Sleep Hygiene," because it's vital just like dental hygiene etc.
I've been a therapist for over 20 years. In the many disorders I assess and treat, I always ask about sleep patterns. Many folks who mess with their sleep long enough end up with a whacked circadian rhythm. It's easy to reset this rhythm, but most folks won't take simple advice. Hopefully, if you're suffering, you will take my simple instructions and see the results for yourself.
Maintain a 5-Point day for 2 weeks and you'll be amazed at how your sleep, energy and life can improve. Here are the 5 simple points.
Set a:
1) Wake Up Time
2) Bedtime
3) First contact with another
4) Time to head off to your day
5) Dinner time
Stay within 15 minutes of your set times for each of these 5 areas for two weeks. It simply works.
Peace,
Dave Turo-Shields
P.S. Do keep in mind that if you're on medication, check the exhaustive list of side effects. Some medications can lead to weird dream states or even horrid nightmares.
Did you know you can now get help online or by phone? http://www.CounselingPros.com
Answers: In short, yes. The longer answer is that we all have a circadian rhythm. When it gets out of whack it can impact our sleep cycle. Dreaming is a necessary part of our sleep cycle but it is not part of our deep sleep, the part that's restorative.
Many people today push the envelope on cutting themselves short on sleep. In America, studies show that approximately 86% of the population has circadian sleep disruption.
The best thing to do is to normalize dream state is to set and keep a consistent sleep cycle. I call this "Sleep Hygiene," because it's vital just like dental hygiene etc.
I've been a therapist for over 20 years. In the many disorders I assess and treat, I always ask about sleep patterns. Many folks who mess with their sleep long enough end up with a whacked circadian rhythm. It's easy to reset this rhythm, but most folks won't take simple advice. Hopefully, if you're suffering, you will take my simple instructions and see the results for yourself.
Maintain a 5-Point day for 2 weeks and you'll be amazed at how your sleep, energy and life can improve. Here are the 5 simple points.
Set a:
1) Wake Up Time
2) Bedtime
3) First contact with another
4) Time to head off to your day
5) Dinner time
Stay within 15 minutes of your set times for each of these 5 areas for two weeks. It simply works.
Peace,
Dave Turo-Shields
P.S. Do keep in mind that if you're on medication, check the exhaustive list of side effects. Some medications can lead to weird dream states or even horrid nightmares.
Did you know you can now get help online or by phone? http://www.CounselingPros.com