Stress Responses From Hypersensitive SNS
Elizabeth (pseudonym) had been stressed from relationships between her co-workers. She often felt heat flaring up to her face and palpitations during meetings, which made her hard to converse normally. Even after she came home, it was hard for her to calm down and it took her 1-2 hours to fall asleep. She also experienced frequent heartburn and occasional […]
Read MoreIn the last three articles about insomnia, we detailed the types of insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep. Today, we will shift focus to insomnia that causes a sleeping person to wake up frequently throughout the night, or to wake up and remain awake, unable to fall back to sleep. Insomnia marked by interrupted sleep […]
Read MoreIn the book, “The Highly Sensitive Person,” author Elaine Aron presents criteria used to self-identify as a sensitive person. A subset of statements, caught our attention: I am very sensitive or have a low tolerance to pain. After a busy day, I need to hide in bed, a dark room, or other […]
Read MoreIn the last article (Can Eastern Medicine Treat Insomnia?), we explained in general terms that insomnia may be initiated by either a hyperactive Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) or an under-performing Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS). Today, we will talk in more detail about SNS initiated insomnia, as well as the treatment for it. But first, it’s helpful […]
Read MoreInsomnia is an extremely oppressive condition to live with, attacking both our physical and mental well-being. Unfortunately, many people continue to suffer unnecessarily. Their concerns may be dismissed by people who have not personally suffered from insomnia, and who usually fail to fully appreciate just how life-affecting it can be. Some may dismiss […]
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