5/ 🌙 Anxiety tends to cling to our quiet moments—especially the time before bed.

But you don’t have to feed it with endless scrolling; you are not powerless

With small shifts, you can reclaim calm and create space for real rest 💙 #sleepmedicine

4/ ⏰ A digital curfew can be powerful!

Cut off screens 1–2 hours before bed. Avoid news, social media, and email

Substitute with calming alternatives:
📖 Light reading
🎧 Soft music
🧘 Gentle breathing

3/ 🔄 This leads to a cycle:
Anxiety → screen use → disrupted sleep → heightened anxiety

It’s self-reinforcing, and many people don’t realize it’s happening

2/ 🌀 It’s more than light. The content we consume matters. Doomscrolling activates the brain’s threat system, increasing stress hormones like cortisol and keeping the mind alert

1/ 🔦 Screens are not a neutral piece of stimuli. Nighttime exposure to blue light suppresses melatonin production, delaying sleep onset by confusing the body’s internal clock

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When stress rises, sleep often suffers

Meditation can help quiet the mind and invite rest.

💤 Rest isn’t something you earn—it’s something you need

Rest is medicine 🌙💙

#SleepMedicine #MedSky

(7/8) Mindfulness Beyond the Mat

Not into seated meditation? That’s okay!

Try mindful walking 🚶, eating 🍽️, or deep breathing between tasks

Mindfulness isn’t one-size-fits-all—make it fit into your real life

(6/8) Start Small ⏱️

No need to commit to 30 mins right away

Even 5–10 minutes daily can create real change

Like with sleep hygiene, consistency matters more than intensity

(5/8) Tailor the Approach 💡

Not every app works for everyone, and not every approach fits everyone either

Insight Timer (app) is a great place to start and allows for exploration of different voices, styles, and durations (from 2 mins to an hour)

Finding the right guide makes a big difference!

(4/8) But What If You’re Skeptical? 🤔

Some—especially older adults & men—may see meditation as hype

Reframe it as science-backed stress relief

Studies show it helps regulate emotions, improve focus, and enhance sleep

(3/8) Why Guided Helps

Meditation isn’t about “emptying your mind.”
It’s about learning where attention goes

Guided sessions add routine and clarity—especially helpful for those feeling overwhelmed or new to mindfulness

(2/8) Guided Meditation for Beginners 🧘‍♀️

-Starting can feel overwhelming. Apps like Headspace & Calm offer structured, beginner-friendly sessions focused on stress & sleep

📲 YouTube also has great free options (search: "10-min meditation for sleep")

✔️ Blackout curtains = your springtime sleep hack
✔️ Unplug from screens in the evening 📵

Good sleep = brighter days ahead 💫

#MedSky #Sleepmedicine

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(Lol!)

#InternYear #MedSky

REM sleep dominates early morning hours = worse sleep apnea

Missing an OSA diagnosis? You might be treating the wrong issue

🩺 #SleepMedicine #MedSky

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

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