The Connection Between Sleep and Anxiety
Sleep and anxiety are like two sides of the same coin, each heavily influencing the other. When anxiety creeps in, it often leads to restlessness, tossing and turning, and, ultimately, poor sleep. On the flip side, insufficient or low-quality sleep exacerbates feelings of anxiety, creating a vicious cycle. This connection is not just psychological; it’s physiological. Anxiety can overstimulate the nervous system, keeping you in a heightened state of alertness, while poor sleep disrupts the balance of neurotransmitters, further increasing feelings of unease.